One of the easiest cakes to make! The pudding added to the top of the warm cake makes this so moist and delicious. Add some Cool Whip and toasted coconut and this Coconut Pudding Cake will be gone in no time!
It’s true. I don’t use cake mixes very often. Making a cake from scratch is SO easy, and I always have the ingredients on hand.
But a couple weeks ago I was cleaning out my pantry and found a box of Duncan Hines French vanilla Cake mix. Every once in a while I’ll grab a few boxes from the store and keep them in my pantry. You never know when they might come in handy.
Anyways, when I found the box of mix I immediately knew I wanted to make a poke cake. Poke Cakes seem to be all the rage lately. You’ll see them popping on Pinterest every time you log in. No joke. If you’ve never made a poke cake before, you’ll be shocked how many varieties there are out there! Some recipes call for sweetened condensed milk, some call for gelatin, and some call for pudding.
Today’s recipe is a pudding version. I paired the French Vanilla Cake with a box of Instant Coconut Cream Pudding. And, because I can eat it like candy, I toasted up some sweetened, shredded coconut for garnish.
Why did I go with a boxed cake? Couple reasons…
- I know many of you LOVE the convenience. Love the price. Love the flavor.
- I had one in my pantry that needed to be used.
- But most importantly, I’m dealing with a broken dishwasher and wanted to limit the amount of dishes I needed for this recipe. #foodbloggerproblems
Oh, and there’s this wonderful holiday this weekend, EASTER, that needs to be celebrated. And a delicious Coconut Pudding Cake is the perfect way to impress your family and friends, and still enjoy the holiday without stressing about your menu. You can even make this cake the night before! ENJOY!
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Coconut Pudding Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box French Vanilla cake, plus ingredients to make according to package
- 1 package (3.4oz) instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 2 cup milk
- 12oz Cool Whip
- 1 cup toasted coconut
Instructions
- Prepare cake in a 13x9 according to package directions. Remove from oven and poke holes all over cake using the handle of a wooden spoon or a wooden skewer.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together the pudding mix and milk. Immediately pour over warm cake, using a spatula to spread it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours (or overnight).
- When ready to serve, top with Cool whip and toasted coconut. Serve and enjoy!
LOVE Poke Cakes? Here are a few of my favorites….
Strawberry JELL-O Poke Cake…a delicious gelatin version, so refreshing and tasty!
JELL-O Cheesecake Trifle…perfect for a summer BBQ
A few more POKE CAKES from some of my favorite blogs:
- Samoas Poke Cake from Will Cook for Smiles
- Coconut Fudge Poke Cake from Inside BruCrew Life
- Orange Chocolate Poke Cake from Wine and Glue
- Carrot Cake Poke Cake from Something Swanky
- Chocolate Mint Poke Cake from Crazy for Crust
I made this cake tonight, and it is incredibly delicious! My only problem was that I didn’t make big enough holes for the pudding. I’ve never made a poke cake before, so, at the age of 72, I still have a lot to learn. Someone should turn this into a “Little Debbie’s” type product, and market it, and become a very rich person. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! A gazillion STARS!!!!!
haha, thank you 🙂
This cake has “SUMMER” written all over it !!….. I had a cake recipe similar to this where a yellow cake mix was used (baked according to the box), along with canned Pineapple bits ( only used about 1/2 can- drained ) was added to the coconut pudding mix, then the instant coconut/pineapple pudding was added on top of the chilled poke cake (push some of the pineapple bits down into the holes), chilled for a 3-4 hours (or overnight) then topped with that fabulous Cool Whip topping and toasted coconut on top….YUMMM makes my mouth water just thinking about it….. so if you like pineapple and coconut, then this one is for you 😛 …yes please
Yummy, I have a very similar recipe coming to the blog in the next couple weeks, for cupcakes 🙂
Thank,you. Will check Walmart. We don’t have the other place. but will try and see if I can find a healthy alternative to the pudding. Know I can find a vanilla cake in whole foods. And might try to use the coconut milk cool whip, though cool whip is my one unhealthy guilty pleasure. 🙂
This looks yummy, but I ve never seen coconut pudding, where do you find it?
I have found it at Meijer and walmart. Good luck!
This looks so good and delicious ! Thank you for the recipe
You’re quite welcome!!
Thank you for your response. I found one.but in the package they said we have to boil the budding mixture with the milk until thiken.but you said in your recipe to just mix them and pour th directly on the hot cake? Which one I have to follow please
I used an instant coconut pudding mix.
Thank you for the recipe. It looks yummy.i have to try it just wondering from where you get the instant coconut pudding.never seen in the Canadian store.
It’s a JELL-O product!
Get well soon dishwasher – you are a food bloggers best friend!
Actually, I take that back, this cake is looking like my new best friend. You had me at coconut. And then pudding. So so good! Pinned!
Oh no, sorry to hear about your broken dishwasher Aimee – that’s no fun. This cake is seriously amazing though! I love all the coconut action in this cake – I am obsessed with anything coconut so this cake needs to happen – pinning 🙂
Oh man broken dishwasher is the worst. >_< But I love this poke cake! Yay for coconut, yay for poke cake, yay for less dishes to clean!
I have yet to make a poke cake, and I believe that needs to change. I adore coconut. This looks so moist. Pinned!
I definitely think that needs to change! Thanks for pinning Jennie!
Oooooh so creamy and coconutty and yummy!!!
Thank you!!
This looks so good and delicious. It reminds me of something that would be served after church and the recipe would be found in the old school cookbook. Lovin’ it!
haha YES!
I never had Coconut Pudding Cake, It looks real good and looking at the ingredients and the Instructions don’t look to hard to make, The Poke Cake Strawberry,Banana Caramel Cake, The Jell-o cheesecake all look like delicious desserts.
Oooo, I think I have a box of Duncan Hines yellow cake mix somewhere in the pantry! Yummm, I’ve got to try this cake!
Thank you for the shout-out!!
Anytime! Have a great weekend!!
Oh my gosh, a broken dishwasher would be my worst nightmare! I feel your pain. I love this Coconut Pudding Cake! The French vanilla box mix sounds like a perfect addition! I hope you have a wonderful Easter with your family!
Thank you! I loved the French Vanilla with this cake, although yellow or white would have been great choices too! Happy Easter to you too 🙂
I can SEE how moist and springy this baby is! Pinned
Thanks for the pin Averie 🙂