What do you use to poke holes in the cake? u003cbr/u003e

I love to use a regular drinking straw, but if you don't have one,, you can certainly use a fork, or even a knife. I've even seen someone use the handle of a wooden spoon. The important thing is that you get holes in the cake so the filling can run down into the cake.

Is poke cake supposed to be wet?u003cbr/u003e

Yes and no. When you initially pour the filling over the cake, it will seem wet, but as it soaks in, you'll end up with a super moist cake that will melt in your mouth but will not fall apart (unless you poke way too many holes).

Do I still use pudding mix if I use cake mix with pudding in the mix?u003cbr/u003e

Yes! Coconut Cake with cake mix and pudding mix makes for an incredibly moist cake that also holds up well and won't fall apart even though it's soaked with a coconut/sour cream mixture.

Easy Coconut Poke Cake with Sour Cream

Description

This Easy Coconut Poke Cake has all the flavor of a 3-Day Coconut cake with half the work. The recipe is a boxed cake mix soaked with creamy coconut syrup and topped with fluffy whipped cream and flaked coconut.

Ingredients

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Cake ingredients:

1 package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
3 large eggs
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
1/3 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Filling/Frosting Ingredients:

1 6oz. package frozen coconut
1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
1 cup sugar
8 oz. Cool-Whip, thawed
14 oz flaked, sweetened coconut

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray (cake release).
Mix the cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and pour into the pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Using a straw or fork, poke holes all over the cake, about an inch apart.
Allow the cake to fully cool.
While it’s cooling, mix the frozen coconut with the sour cream and sugar.
Reserve one cup of the mixture, then pour the remaining mixture over the top of the cake.
In the same bowl, combine the Cool Whip and the reserved cup of coconut mix. Spread over the cooled cake.
Top with flaked coconut.
Cover and chill for at least 8 hours (up to 3 days). Enjoy!

Equipment

Small Silicone Spatulas

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Hand Mixer

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Notes

Does the frozen coconut need to be thawed before using? Yes, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before baking the cake or place the package in water to thaw it quickly.
Can this cake be frozen? No, this is not a great cake for freezing. However, it can be made up to 5 days ahead and will still be delicious!

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 35
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American