Pina Colada Poke Cake
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Pina Colada Poke Cake
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This Pina Colada Poke Cake is drizzled with coconut sauce, crushed pineapple and topped with coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut.
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Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix plus ingredients on the box
- 1 1/2 /2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries 24 cherries for the holes, the rest for garnish, stems removed
- 1 cup cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez - see note)
- 1/2 /2 cup drained crushed pineapple (about an 8 ounce can)
- 3 teaspoons rum extract (use 2 teaspoons if you want a more subtle rum flavoring)
- 1/2 /2 cup Toasted Coconut
Instructions
- Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare and bake cake according to package instructions. Cool for ten minutes.
- Combine the heavy cream, sugar and coconut extract in a chilled metal bowl. Whip the cream with a whisk or electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in the cake, 6 across in each of 4 rows, to make 24 holes. Press a cherry into each hole.
- In a small bowl, combine the cream of coconut, crushed pineapple and rum extract. Pour over the cake and the liquid absorb for about 10 minutes.
- Gently spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish with maraschino cherries. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
- You can toast coconut a variety of ways. You can do it in a skillet over medium high heat and stir until golden brown. You can also do it in the oven (this is the method I prefer). Bake at 350 degrees in a single layer on a baking sheet for 5-10 minutes. Stir intermittently to ensure even browning. Be careful! It's easy to burn if you lose track of time.
- If you are using rum, you'll need 2 tablespoons to replace the rum extract.
- Cream of coconut is not the same as coconut milk. It can be found next to the drink mixers,
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