Easiest Caramel and Coconut Cake
I hadn’t made a poke cake in a while and knew that this easy coconut caramel cake would be perfect for spring and summer events, potlucks, baby showers, bridal showers, and more. Or just to whip up any random time you’re craving cake. Which for me is pretty often. This caramel coconut poke cake is an incredibly easy cake that I adapted from my Caramel Cream Poke Cake. The cake is literally so moist that it’s squishy and juicy which is just the way I like my cake. If you despise dry desserts and cakes just as much as I do, and are a coconut and caramel fan, this is the perfect cake for you.
Ingredients in Coconut and Caramel Cake
To make this easy coconut cake with caramel sauce poked into it, you’ll need the following ingredients:
French vanilla cake mix Coconut extract Sweetened condensed milk Caramel sundae topping Whipped topping Sweetened shredded coconut
How to Make Coconut Caramel Cake
Thanks to the boxed cake mix in this recipe, the coconut and caramel cake takes no time at all to whip up! Here’s a look at how the cake is prepared:
Tips for Making Caramel Coconut Poke Cake
If you want to make the vanilla cake from scratch, I recommend doubling my Moist Vanilla Cake recipe and using it as the base for this poke cake instead. Make sure to watch the coconut very closely when toasting it because it burns very easily. Two or three minutes is all it should take. Shake the skillet or stir frequently. I am not the biggest fan of ‘raw’ coconut flakes and can only handle so much, but when coconut is toasted, I can eat it like crazy. I prefer using sweetened coconut flake in my baked goods, but you can probably use unsweetened as well. Just keep in mind that the topping won’t be as sweet this way!
More Poke Cake Recipes:
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