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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.
Do you sill use extract if you use rum
You can use it if you want more flavor – otherwise, omit it.
This looks amazing! The only thing is we are not Cool Whip fans in my family. Have you (or anyone else) tried using whipped cream instead? Not sure if whipped heavy cream would hold up, but wondering if anyone has tried it?
Thanks in advance if anyone can answer this…and thank you for ALL the great recipes you post, Jamie!!!
You can use fresh-made whipped cream – I would add 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water, letting it stand for about 5 minutes. Then place the mixture in the microwave for about 10 seconds, just long enough to liquefy the mixture. Add this gelatin mixture to 1 cup of heavy cream that has been beaten to an almost soft peak stage. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or another flavoring, if desired). While beating constantly, add the liquified gelatin mixture into the whipped cream mixture until the whipped topping reaches your desired consistency. You can store this mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days.
What a delicious version of poke cake, Jamie! Perfect for summer!
Such a delicious looking cake! This is definitely my kind 🙂
Just pinned this and shared on Facebook as one of this week's lovely features at Freedom Fridays!!
Hugs and thanks for sharing each and every week at Freedom Fridays!!!
This looks delicious! =)
My husband likes to order Pina Colada's out so hey, maybe I should make him this cake. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Visiting from Tuesday Trivia and been following you!
Do you hear that?? I heard angels singing when I saw this cake! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Yum, yum and yum. I totally support your obsession! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
yummmmmmmmmmmm!
Ann @ The Rust Redhead