Oster Poke Cake

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the delightful Oster Poke Cake! This easy dessert recipe features moist layers soaked in a luscious milk mixture, perfect for impressing guests or treating your family. Whether you're a baking pro or a novice, this guide has you covered with tips on selecting ingredients, fun variations, and storage suggestions. Ready to create a show-stopping cake? Click through to explore the full recipe!

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Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix

3 large eggs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup water

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Prepare the cake mix in a large bowl as per package instructions: mix the yellow cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and water until smooth.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the baking pan for about 10 minutes.

Poke the cake: Using the end of a wooden spoon or a fork, poke deep holes all over the top of the warm cake.

Combine the sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk in a medium bowl. Pour this mixture over the cake, making sure to fill the holes as much as possible.

Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack, allowing the milk mixture to soak in (about 1-2 hours).

Once cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.

Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the whipped topping.

Add crushed pineapple on top, and then sprinkle with chopped nuts if using for added texture.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Garnish with Maraschino cherries on top before slicing and serving, if desired.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 25 mins | 3 hours | 12 servings

- Presentation Tips: Serve slices of the cake on individual plates, garnished with a cherry on top and a sprinkle of additional coconut for a festive look.