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This Piña Colada Poke Cake is full of pineapple, coconut, and rum flavor! Great for parties, reunions, potlucks, or dessert any time.
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This cake is perfect for summertime and for sharing at potlucks or reunions! Going to a cookout? Take this cake with you – it’ll be an instant hit with everyone!
This easy dessert recipe is full of pineapple and coconut flavors. It even has a touch of rum flavor. If you’re a fan of the frozen cocktail drink, then this dessert is going to rock your world!
As written, this cake is great for anyone. But, if you’re looking for something a little more special for a ladies’ get-together, I suggest adding a bit of real rum to the recipe for a boozy treat. Oh, yeah!!
What is a poke cake
Simply put, a poke cake is a cake that has been baked then is poked and filled with different fillings. It is often, but not always, topped with whipped topping.
Piña Colada Poke Cake FAQs
This cake needs to be kept covered and stored in the refrigerator.
Properly refrigerated, this cake needs to be used within 3-4 days.
Yes, you can! Allow the cake to fully set up before transferring it to the freezer. You’ll want to be sure that it is wrapped well. To use, allow the cake to thaw overnight in the fridge.
Recipe Tips
- Want to make a boozy version of this cake? Reduce the amount of milk down to 1-1/2 cups with 1/2 cup rum and mix it into the pudding mix. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, trying to fill the holes. Remember, this version is for people over 21 yrs old only.
- If you’re having a hard time finding the pineapple cake mix, substitute a yellow cake mix. Use pineapple juice in place of the water called for on the box.
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Equipment
- Silicone Pot Holder Trivet Mats – Hot Pads Spoon Rest, Multipurpose Trivet for Hot Dishers Heat Resistant Food Grade Silicone Set of 4
Ingredients
- 1 can crushed pineapple, 20 oz.
- 1 box Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Pineapple Supreme cake mix, 18.25 oz.
- Ingredients listed on box to make cake
- 1 box Coconut Cream instant pudding mix, 3.4 oz.
- 2 cups milk
- 1 container Cool Whip, thawed, 8 oz.
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 bag shredded sweetened coconut flakes, 7 oz.
Instructions
- Empty the pineapple into a colander or strainer and allow it to drain while preparing and baking the cake.
- Bake the cake according to package directions using a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the instant pudding mix with the 2 cups of milk in a medium bowl. Poke holes in the hot cake with the round end of a wooden spoon and slowly pour the pudding mixture over the cake, trying to fill the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
- Spread the pineapple evenly over the cooled cake. Carefully mix the Cool Whip and rum extract. Top the cake with the Cool Whip, evenly covering the cake. Sprinkle the coconut evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Store the cake (covered) in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Want to make a boozy version of this cake? Reduce the amount of milk down to 1-1/2 cups with 1/2 cup rum and mix it into the pudding mix. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, trying to fill the holes. Remember, this version is for people over 21 yrs old only.
- If you’re having a hard time finding the pineapple cake mix, substitute a yellow cake mix. Use pineapple juice in place of the water called for on the box.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on August 21, 2013. Updated on May 27, 2021.
Oh, wow these are lovely, I gotta try making them 🙂
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Your Poke Cake looks delicious, I love Pina Colada. Hope you have a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
This cake looks so yummy Jamie! Your son made a great choice in pina colada! Stopping by from Freaking Awesome Friday!
This cake looks so yummy Jamie! Nothing beats a poke cake… in taste or simplicity! Your son made a great choice in pina colada! Stopping by from Freaking Awesome Friday!
Wow that looks so good! I have to confess I've never made a poke cake and I'm so going to do one. Sadly my oven died last night so it won't be this weekend 🙁 bonus I didn't have to cook lat night lol
Jamie, I adore poke cakes–and this pina colada flavored one looks amazing! Cool Whip and coconut makes the world a better place 🙂
Most beautiful and delicious looking cake!
I wish I could grab that slice…..
This looks delicious! Coconut is one of my absolute favorite flavors! I would love to have you share this at my link party going on! http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/08/homemade-by-you-64.html
Ha ha, it must be contagious. I made a Cosmo Poke cake this week and made a Red Velvet/White Chocolate Poke Cake today. Fun, aren't they?
Looks terrific Jamie!