There is nothing like a poke cake for and easy yet rich and delicious dessert! Every variation I have ever had is wonderful!

This one is perfect for summer and tastes like a fresh bite of Hawaii!

What could be easier than baking a white cake mix and then adding some goodies?

Once the cake has cooled use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.

Then make a mixture with vanilla pudding and crushed pineapple.

Spread it all over the cake taking time to push it into the holes…top with the remaining crushed pineapple, juice and all!

For the topping whip together a stabilized whipped cream.

Spread on top and sprinkle with toasted coconut and pecans if you want.

**You can easily toast your coconut under the broiler for a couple of minutes. Just spread on a baking sheet and watch carefully.

This cake is a mouthful of absolute deliciousness!

ENJOY!!!

 

 

 

 

Hawaiian Poke Cake

A light and creamy cake made with pineapple and fresh cream. Add toasted coconut and pecans to make it amazing! @mostdeliciouslife.com
Course Dessert, Party Food

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boxed White cake mix **make and bake according to directions in a 9x13" baking dish
  • 2 3.4 ounces boxes instant vanilla pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, split

Whipped Frosting

  • 1 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups whipping cream

Toppings

  • toasted coconut
  • chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Bake cake and let cool.
  • Whip together the pudding mix and the cold milk.
  • Measure 1 cup of undrained crushed pineapple into pudding. Mix well.
  • Using the end of a wooden spoon poke holes all over the cake.
  • Spoon the pudding mixture onto the cake and use a teaspoon to gently push into the holes.
  • Spoon the remaining undrained crushed pineapple over the top.

Whipped Frosting

  • Combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Use an electric beater to mix well.
  • Add the whipping cream and whip on high until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread onto cake and top with coconut and pecans as desired.
Keyword cake, ice cream cake, pineapple, poke cake