Description
Best Hawaiian Pineapple Poke Cake is a light, fluffy, and irresistibly moist dessert bursting with tropical pineapple flavor. Made with a soft vanilla cake soaked in sweet pineapple filling and topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut, and juicy pineapple chunks, this easy poke cake is perfect for summer parties, potlucks, BBQs, birthdays, and holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- Ingredients required on the cake mix box (eggs, oil, and water)
For the Pineapple Filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
For the Topping
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Bake the cake: Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions and bake in a 9×13-inch baking pan. Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Poke the cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the warm cake.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, whisk together the crushed pineapple (with its juice) and the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
- Fill the cake: Slowly pour the pineapple mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours so the filling fully absorbs.
- Add the topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with toasted coconut, top with pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries, and fresh mint if desired. Serve well chilled.
Notes
For the best flavor, refrigerate the cake overnight before serving. Toasting the coconut adds a delicious nutty flavor and extra crunch. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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