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Best Tropical Layered Poke Cake

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours, 50 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked, Chilled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Tropical Layered Poke Cake is pure sunshine on a plate! With vibrant layers of pineapple and mango Jell-O soaked into soft coconut cake, then topped with fluffy whipped cream, shredded coconut, and tropical fruit garnishes, it’s a festive, fruity dessert that tastes like a beach vacation. #tropicalpokecake #pineapplemangodessert #coconutcake #summerdessert #easycake

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 (18-ounce) coconut cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on box)
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package pineapple Jell-O
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package mango Jell-O (or substitute another flavor)
  • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
  • ½ cup shredded coconut

For Garnish:

  • Extra shredded coconut
  • Sliced kiwi
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Pineapple rings

Instructions

  1. Prepare the coconut cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Let the cake cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  2. While still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
  3. Prepare the pineapple Jell-O and mango Jell-O separately using slightly less water than called for (about ¾ cup boiling + ½ cup cold per box) for a firmer texture.
  4. Pour the pineapple Jell-O over half the cake holes and the mango Jell-O over the other half, letting each soak into the cake. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until fully set.
  5. Once chilled and Jell-O is set, spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire cake.
  6. Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
  7. Decorate the top with kiwi slices, maraschino cherries, pineapple rings, and more coconut if desired.
  8. Chill until ready to serve. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any combination of tropical Jell-O flavors like passion fruit or lime if mango isn’t available.
  • Add crushed pineapple or mango purée to the whipped topping layer for extra fruity flavor.
  • Make it ahead! This cake is even better after chilling overnight.
  • Use stabilized whipped cream instead of frozen topping if preferred.
  • For a boozy twist, mix a splash of coconut rum into the Jell-O or whipped topping.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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