Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake 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.

COCONUT PINEAPPLE CAKE

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
• Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with pineapple.
• Stir in walnuts.
• Pour into greased 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• In small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
• Frost cake.
• Sprinkle with coconut.
• Store in the refrigerator.

CHERYL'S DECADENT PINEAPPLE, PUDDING, COCONUT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare at 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with baking spray.
• Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for approximately 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, pour the pineapple along with its juice into a saucepan along with the 1 cup of sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow it to slightly cool.
• When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and pierce holes into the cake using the prongs of a fork. Pour the pineapple mixture over the hot cake and set it aside.
• Prepare the instant pudding according to the package directions. Spread the pudding over the cake/pineapple and refrigerate until it is thoroughly chilled.
• Whip the heavy whipping cream with the 1/2 cup sugar until it is stiff. Cover the top of the cake with the whipped cream.
• Sprinkle the coconut on top.
• Share with others and enjoy!

COCONUT POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake white cake mix according to package directions.
• Remove cake from oven.
• While still hot, using a utility fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
• Mix cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk together.
• Pour over the top of the still hot cake.
• Let cake cool completely then frost with the whipped topping and top with the flaked coconut.
• Keep cake refrigerated.
• Note: The only changes I made to this recipe were to add 4 egg whites instead of 3 to the cake mix.

PINEAPPLE POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 9x13 baking pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine pineapple and brown sugar.
• Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
• Boil for 4-5 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated; cool slightly.
• Remove cake from the oven; place on a wire rack.
• Poke holes in warm cake with a fork.
• Spoon pineapple mixture evenly over cake; cool completely.
• For frosting, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cake.
• Spread whipped topping over pudding.
• Store in the refrigerator.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT POKE CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare cake as directed. (I used the pineapple juice in the place of the water). Cool.
• 2. Poke holes in top of cake. Drain pineapple and spread over top of cake.
• 3. Mix pudding, cream cheese and milk. Spread over pineapple. Top with Cool Whip. Sprinkle coconut over the top.