Hawaiian Pineapple Poke Cake: A Juicy Twist on Classic Dessert
A delicious twist on a classic Hawaiian dessert featuring a moist cake infused with pineapple and topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the cake mix as directed and bake in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Once baked, let the cake cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top.
- In a bowl, mix crushed pineapple and coconut milk, then pour over the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cake to soak up the liquid.
- Top with whipped topping and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries before serving.
Notes
- For an extra tropical flavor, add a bit of rum extract to the cake mix.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Pineapple Poke Cake, dessert, tropical dessert, cake recipe
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