Name: Coconut Poke Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 18 ounces white cake mix; 2 teaspoons coconut extract; 5.4 ounces cream of coconut; 8 ounces frozen whipped topping; 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Coconut Poke Cake is the creamy, dreamy dessert that’s pure comfort in every bite. With a moist cake soaked in sweet coconut cream and topped with fluffy whipped topping and toasted coconut, it’s the easy, crowd-pleasing treat you’ll want to make on repeat. If you’re craving a no-fail recipe that delivers big flavor with minimal effort, this one’s a keeper.

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Ingredients

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Coconut Poke Cake

18 ounces white cake mixplus ingredients to make cake

2 teaspoons coconut extract

5 ⅓ ounces cream of coconut

8 ounces frozen whipped topping

1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

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Instructions

Prepare cake according to the package directions and stir in 1 teaspoon of coconut extract.

Bake in a 13×9 baking dish according to package directions.

Remove cake from the oven, and while still hot, poke holes all over the top using a fork.

Pour the cream of coconut over top of the hot cake.

Cool cake completely.

While cake is cooling, stir thawed whipped topping with remaining teaspoon of coconut extract.

Spread whipped topping mixture over the cooled cake.

Top with flaked coconut.

Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Coconut First 🥥
Lightly toast the sweetened coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before topping to intensify flavor and create a golden, crispy texture that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling.
Poke While Warm ⏱️
Pierce the warm cake immediately after baking with a fork or skewer—the heat opens the crumb structure, allowing the cream of coconut mixture to penetrate deeply for maximum moisture and flavor absorption.
Blend Your Coconut Cream 🥄
Whisk together the cream of coconut with a splash of coconut extract and a pinch of salt before pouring over the cake to ensure even distribution and prevent the rich cream from settling in uneven pockets.
Chill Before Serving ❄️
Refrigerate the finished cake for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving—this allows flavors to meld, the cake to set properly, and the whipped topping to maintain its structure for cleaner, more beautiful slices.
Use Quality Frozen Whipped Topping 🍦
Keep your whipped topping in the coldest part of your freezer and apply it directly to a chilled cake to prevent melting; consider stabilizing it with a tablespoon of powdered sugar per cup for longer-lasting texture and appearance.