Pina Colada Snapper Poke Food

PINA COLADA POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Prepare the cake mix in a bowl according to the package instructions. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake according to the instructions. Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Combine the heavy cream, sugar and coconut extract in a chilled metal bowl. Whip the cream with a whisk or electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Refrigerate.
• Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in the cake, 6 across in each of 4 rows, to make 24 holes. Press a cherry into each hole.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of coconut, crushed pineapple and rum. Slowly pour and spread over the cake and let stand until the liquid is absorbed into the holes, about 10 minutes.
• Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake, sprinkle with toasted coconut and garnish with the leftover maraschino cherries.

BEST EVER PINA COLADA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Blend cake mix, water, egg whites, and oil in a bowl using an electric mixer until moistened. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes.
• Poke holes into the hot cake. Pour in pina colada mix and sweetened condensed milk. Let cool completely, at least 2 hours.
• Spread whipped topping over cake. Sprinkle coconut on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PINA COLADA POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Bake the prepared cake mix in a 9x13" pan, per instructions on the box.
• While the cake is baking, combine the pina colada mix and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl and mix well.
• Once the cake is removed from the oven, keep the cake in it's pan and poke holes all over the top of the cake with a wooden spoon handle.
• While the cake is still hot, pour the pina colada mixture over the top of the cake evenly.
• Use a rubber spatula to spread the mixture, if needed.
• Set cake aside to cool completely.
• Once cake is completely cooled, spread Cool Whip or whipped cream over the top, sprinkle with toasted coconut, and decorate with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries, if desired.

PINA COLADA

Steps:

• Put the ice, frozen pineapple, juice, coconut cream, and the white and dark rums into a blender. Blend until smooth and frosty. Pour the drink into 2 glasses and garnish the rim with pineapple slices.

PINA COLADA SNAPPER POKE

Steps:

• For the dressing: Combine the cream of coconut, tamari, vinegar, green and red chiles, ginger, garlic, lime juice, red onion, pineapple and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well, then add the snapper and coat in the dressing.
• Serve in shallow bowls topped with shredded coconut, macadamia nuts, cilantro, mint and scallions.

PINA COLADA SUNDAE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat the butter. Add the sugar and ginger. Stir together until the sugar dissolves. Continue to stir until the sugar starts turning light brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pineapple chunks, toss to coat, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes to warm the pineapple through.
• Scoop ice cream into each of 4 ice cream dishes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, and add the rum. Using a kitchen torch or igniter, flame the rum, tossing pineapple quickly to extinguish the flames.
• Pour the pineapple flambe over the ice cream, garnish with a maraschino cherry and a ginger cookie.