This Pina Colada Poke Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of tropical pineapple and creamy coconut in a moist and fluffy cake. Topped with whipped topping and coconut, there is so much to love about this cake!
Pina Colada Poke Cake
Like a sweet and creamy Tres Leches Cake or Strawberry Poke Cake, this recipe starts with a cake that has holes poked all over and a filling drizzled over top.
A box of yellow cake mix makes the basic cake so easy to make. Simple instructions with no need for cake layers. There is no mistaking the wonderful taste of pina colada in this recipe, and you will keep coming back for one more bite. A splash of rum (optional) in this pina colada poke cake adds great flavor.
Ingredients in Pina Colada Cake
Cake – This recipe calls for boxed yellow cake mix for a quick fix but of course a yellow cake from scratch would also taste great! Cream of Coconut – Make sure to purchase cream of coconut for this recipe (not coconut milk). Cream of coconut is a sweeter version that is more like syrup or sweetened condensed milk. This is used in the classic pina colada drink recipe and often found where the drink syrups are like grenadine. If the local store does not sell it, try the liquor store. Rum – This recipe calls for coconut rum, which is rum flavored with coconut, or try dark rum. Some of the brands which sell this type of liquor are Malibu and Bacardi. To keep it alcohol free, the rum can be omitted without any need for substitution or add a splash of rum extract for flavor. Toppings – Whipped topping or whipped cream serves a light frosting. Or try this cream cheese frosting! Top with optional coconut, cherries, and pineapple. Try toasted coconut on top for added flavor.
How to Make Pina Colada Poke Cake
Leftovers?
Poke cake will keep in the refrigerator for a few days in an airtight container, be sure to cover with plastic wrap. To Freeze: Wrap the cake tightly with plastic wrap & then aluminum foil. It will keep for up to three months in the freezer. Did you love this Pina Colada Poke Cake? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
