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Coconut Poke Cake
This Coconut Poke Cake is absolutely delicious! It's super moist with so much coconut flavor. The perfect springtime cake recipe!
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking dish
- oven
- pan
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cake
2
: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
3
Prepare the cake according to package directions, adding in 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract with the liquids.
teaspoon coconut extract1/2
4
Fold in 1/2 cup of the flaked coconut and then spread the batter into the prepared pan.
5
Bake the cake according to the package directions or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6
While the cake is baking, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and cream of coconut. Set aside.
sweetened condensed milk1 (14- ounce) cancream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)1 (15- ounce can)
7
When the cake is done, poke holes evenly all over the top using a large fork while it is still hot. Immediately pour the sweetened condensed milk mixture evenly on top of the cake, and allow the cake to cool completely.
sweetened condensed milk1 (14- ounce) can
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Frosting
9
: In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add in the heavy cream and coconut extract and mix on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
cream cheese, room temperature8 ouncespowdered sugar1 cup
10
Spread frosting onto the cooled cake and garnish with flaked coconut and berries if desired.
11
Chill the cake for at least ⏱️ 2 hours before serving.
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