Description
Hawaiian Poke Cake is a tropical delight that transports your taste buds to sun-soaked beaches. This impressive dessert features a fluffy yellow cake, soaked in a luscious blend of pineapple juice and creamy coconut milk, topped with sweetened shredded coconut, fresh pineapple chunks, and a light whipped topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or any festive occasion, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. With its refreshing flavors and moist texture, it’s sure to become a favorite at your next barbecue or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (100%)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ¼ cup maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions and pour into the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness. Allow to cool slightly before poking holes throughout the top.
- In a bowl, mix together the pineapple juice and coconut milk, then pour evenly over the cooled cake.
- While still moist, sprinkle sweetened shredded coconut on top.
- Spread whipped topping over the entire cake and garnish with drained pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 117g)
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 336mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg