Name: Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 9, 2026

Pineapple Poke Cake is a moist, fruity, tropical cake that you will find irresistible. It has a wonderful flavor, is a tender cake, and you will get the texture of the pineapple in each bite. This pineapple poke cake is a creamy tropical cake filled with lush pineapple and smothered in coconut. It’s a light, flavorful, and indulgent poke cake dessert. Packed with all those summer flavors we crave all year long. If summer had a taste it would be this delicious poke cake.

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Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

The first thing we need to do is prepare the cake mix. You’ll follow the directions on the back of the box. They can vary slightly between brands so just follow the directions for whichever type you bought!

Next, take the cake from the oven and use a wooden spoon to carefully poke holes in the cake. You can do it randomly or go in rows like I do, either way will work. Do this while the cake is still warm.

The next thing we need to do is boil the crushed pineapple with the sugar for about 2 or 3 minutes. You’ll pour this over the still warm cake after you have finished simmering it for a few minutes. You can prepare this during the last 10 or so minutes of bake time on your cake if you like!

Let the cake cool completely. Then make the pudding with milk and condensed milk. We will spread that on top of the cake when it’s done being mixed and is soft set.

Next up we have the whipped topping. Spread the cool whip on top of the layer of pudding.

Finally, top all of that with coconut! It looks incredible and you’ll want to dive right in but you should let the cake get nice and cold before serving…trust me the flavors all need just a little bit of time to come together!

Refrigerate the cake and let it get nice and cold before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Poke Perfection 🕳️
Use the handle of a wooden spoon to create evenly spaced, deep holes in the cake while it's still warm, ensuring maximum absorption of the pineapple and condensed milk mixture.
Coconut Toasting Trick 🥥
Lightly toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet before sprinkling on top to enhance their nutty flavor and add a beautiful golden color to the cake.
Moisture Magic 💧
Drain the crushed pineapple well, but reserve some of the juice to mix into the pudding layer for an extra burst of tropical flavor and moisture.
Chill for Flavor Fusion 🧊
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to absorb all the delicious liquid layers.
Whipped Topping Technique 🍰
For the smoothest topping, let the whipped topping sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before spreading, and use an offset spatula for a professional-looking finish.