Fluffy and Moist Coconut Cake

1 h 30 min

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!

1 h 30 min15 servings

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. 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. 2

    Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 pan and bake according to the instructions on the back.

  3. 3

    Remove the cake from the oven.

  4. 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. 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. 6

    Top cooled cake with 8oz container of defrosted cool whip and shredded coconut (either sweetened or unsweetened).

  7. 7

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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