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Coconut Cream Cake is a coconut lovers dream come true. A white sheet cake is baked, then holes are poked all over the top allowing coconut cream to soak in for a super moist and delicious cake! Frosted with whipped cream and then topped with toasted coconut. So Easy and Delicious!
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Easy peasy and so light and delicious! A keeper and by that I mean I may keep it all to myself!!
Easy Coconut Cream Cake
This Coconut Poke Cake gets better and better the longer it sits making it perfect for make ahead entertaining and holiday events. So simple to prepare and everyone always adores this cake! I you love coconut like we do, you may also love our popular chocolate coconut balls, coconut macaroons and holly dolly bars.
I especially love to make this Coconut Cream Cake during the Spring for Easter, but this recipe is good all year round and I whip this up any chance I get!
Ingredients You Will Need:
- White Cake Mix
- Egg Whites
- Vegetable Oil
- Cream of Coconut
- Cool Whip
- Flaked Coconut
How To Make Coconut Cream Cake
- Heat the oven to 350. Coat a 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
- Prepare and bake white cake mix according to package direction until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven, then poke holes all over the cake using a fork or wooden rod. Pour the cream of coconut all over the cake and spread until it soaked in. Let cool
- Spread the cake with the whipped topping.
Toasted Coconut
Skillet Directions:
- Place the coconut in a large skillet
- Cook over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, until the flakes are mostly golden brown.
Microwave Directions:
- Microwave the coconut in 30 second increments, stirring in between until the coconut reaches your desired color.
- Add the toasted coconut all over the top of the cake. Serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- After filling, it’s important to let the cake completely cool before adding the whipped topping
- You do not have to toast the coconut. We love the added flavor, but just adding the coconut to the top of the cake as it is will work just fine.
- You can include sliced almonds to the top of the cake if you prefer. Gives the cake an extra crunch.
Other Easy Poke Cake Recipes You Will Love:
- Oreo Poke Cake
- Heath Bar Poke Cake
- Strawberry Poke Cake
- S’mores Poke Cake
- Blueberry Poke Cake
- Pineapple Poke Cake
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Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- ingredients needed for cake mix (egg whites, oil)
- 15 ounce can cream of coconut
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
- 8 ounce package sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13 inch pan with baking spray.
- Prepare and bake white cake mix according to package direction until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean.
- Remove cake from oven, and while still hot, poke holes in the top of cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Make sure the entire cake is poked.
- Stir the cream of coconut and spread over the warm cake making sure it's filling up the holes and soaking in.
- Cool completely and then spread with the Cool Whip.
Toasted Coconut
- Place the coconut in a large skillet. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, until the flakes are mostly golden brown.
- Sprinkle the top of the cake with the toasted coconut.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Easy peasy and so light and delicious! A keeper and by that I mean I may keep it all to myself!!
Thanks Gerri!
I cant wait to make your cakes!!
I love this recipe. I have made this cake many times using this recipe, and everyone always loves it. I have decorated for Easter, and other occasions. I am making it now for Mother’s Day. I might even tint the frosting and coconut on top with Spring colors. I’m sure it will be a hut, as always!
(I usually add some of the coconut to the cake mix, and mix some into the frosting, then top with more.)
Thank you
Perfection!