Description
A delightful Hawaiian Pineapple Poke Cake that’s moist, sweet, and bursting with tropical flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 can crushed pineapple
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup sweet coconut
- Water (as required for cake mix)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it with cooking spray or butter.
- Mix the yellow cake mix, water, and grape juice in a large mixing bowl on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the cake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Poke holes evenly across the cooled cake using a fork.
- Prepare a mixture of reserved juice from the crushed pineapple and the pineapple itself, then pour it over the poked cake.
- Frost the cake with whipped topping after the juice has absorbed.
- Add sweet coconut on top, toasting it if desired.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Serve with additional coconut, maraschino cherries, or tropical fruits like mango for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: poke cake, Hawaiian dessert, pineapple cake, tropical dessert, family recipe