Ingredients:

For the Cake:
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix 🎂
3 large eggs 🥚
1 cup (240ml) coconut milk (or regular milk) 🥥
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

For the Poke Filling:
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 🥛
½ cup (120ml) coconut milk 🥥
½ cup (120ml) pineapple juice 🍍
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

For the Topping:
1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy cream 🧴
¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar 🍬
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut (toasted, for garnish) 🥥
½ cup (80g) crushed pineapple, drained (for garnish) 🍍


Directions:

Bake the Cake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the instructions on the box, using the eggs, coconut milk (or regular milk), softened butter, and vanilla extract.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly for 10-15 minutes.

Make the Poke Filling:

While the cake is cooling, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
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Once the cake has cooled a bit, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake. Carefully pour the poke filling evenly over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes and soaks into the cake.
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Chill the Cake:

Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until it has absorbed the filling and is chilled.
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Prepare the Topping:

In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form. 🧴🍬

Spread the whipped cream over the top of the chilled cake.

Garnish and Serve:

Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then sprinkle it over the whipped topping. 🥥🔥

Add the drained crushed pineapple on top as well. 🍍✨

Enjoy your Pina Colada Poke Cake—a tropical dessert that's sure to impress at any gathering or bring a little sunshine to your day! 🌞🍍🥥