Fluffy and Moist Coconut Cake
This coconut poke cake is a simple dessert that is both light and moist. It has a delicious creamy coconut flavor and tres-leches type consistency!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (8 oz )
- 1 bottle cream of coconut (16.9 fl oz )
- 1 tub Cool Whip
- 1 bag shredded coconut
- 1 tub fresh strawberries
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, wisk together the yellow cake mix according to package instructions. Add any required ingredients. Typically eggs, oil, and water.
- 2
Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 pan and bake according to the instructions on the back.
- 3
Remove the cake from the oven.
- 4
While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the cake with the end of a wooden/plastic large spoon or use a straw to create round holes.
- 5
Mix together 1 can sweetened condensed milk with 1 container of cream of coconut. Pour over cake and cool completely, allowing it to soak into the cake.
- 6
Top cooled cake with 8oz container of defrosted cool whip and shredded coconut (either sweetened or unsweetened).
- 7
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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