An incredibly moist and tropical poke cake from Gena Morris. A simple yellow cake is poked while warm and saturated with a rich blend of cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk, then topped with a fluffy Cool Whip and coconut frosting.

Author

Gena Morris


Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 packageYellow Cake Mix (plus ingredients on box)
1 (15 oz) canCream of Coconut (e.g., Lopez)
1 (14 oz) canEagle Brand Milk (Sweetened Condensed Milk)
1 large (12 oz) cartonCool Whip, thawed
1/2 bag (3-4 oz)Coconut, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare and bake the yellow cake mix in a 9x13 inch pan according to the package directions.
  3. As soon as you remove the cake from the oven, while it is still hot, use a meat fork or a wooden skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the can of cream of coconut and the can of Eagle Brand milk.
  5. Slowly and evenly pour this mixture over the hot, poked cake, allowing it to soak in.
  6. Let the cake cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, spread the thawed Cool Whip over the top of the cake to frost it.
  8. Sprinkle the coconut evenly over the Cool Whip.
  9. Refrigerate the cake until you are ready to serve.