Fruit punch poke cake is made with cake mix, fruit punch and a pineapple/coconut icing that soaks through the cake.
Updated 06/11/2021
How do you poke a poke cake?
After cake is done and cooled, you can either use a fork or the end of a wooden utensil and poke holes in the cake every 1/2″ or so. You can do it more if you want that many holes in it, or less if you don’t want more of the icing sitting on the top of the cake.
Can you add pudding to cake mix?
I almost always add pudding mix to a cake mix. The pudding mix makes the cake come out more moist.
How long can cake sit out un-refrigerated?
If you used ANY items from the fridge to make the cake, the cake should not sit out more than 2 hours. This fruit punch poke cake will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Want some other cake ideas other than the fruit punch poke cake?
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Fruit Punch Poke Cake
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking dish
- Stand Mixer/Hand Mixer
- Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 15.25 Oz Yellow Cake Mix
- 3.4 Oz Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 3/4 Cup Cooking Oil
- 4 Eggs
- 10 Oz Fruit Punch Can Alternate
- 3 Eggs, beaten For Icing
- 1 1/2 Cup White Sugar For Icing
- 1 Stick Margarine or Butter, softened For Icing
- 1 Cup Pineapple, Crushed, Undrained For Icing
- 1/2 Cup Coconut, Shredded For Icing
- 2 Tbsp Flour For Icing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350°. Grease/Flour or use cooking spray on 13×9 cake pan/baking dish.
- Mix cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, cooking oil and 4 eggs.
- Add Fruit Punch. I used Hawaiian Fruit Punch.
- Pour into 13×9 greased cake pan. Cook for 40-45 minutes, or until done.
- About 15-20 minutes before the cake should be done, start making the icing.
- Beat 3 eggs. Add in the flour, sugar & margarine. I use my mixer to mix it faster, but you can do the mixing in a sauce pan.
- Pour mixture into a sauce pan and cook on low heat until thick. Stirring constantly.
- Once the mixture has thickened, add the pineapple and coconut. Stir until blended well.
- Take the cake out of the oven when done. Poke holes in the cake. I used the end of a wooden spoon, but you could use toothpicks, skewers, anything to make the holes the size you want and allows the icing to soak through.
- Pour icing over the hot cake . If you're going for looks, try to cover the "holes" you poked with the pineapple and coconut.
- You can serve immediately, or wait till the icing soaks through to make that cake more moist.
Someone just pointed out to me that I left the flour off the ingredient list. When you asked about it, I assumed you meant the “cake” part. I’m truly sorry I didn’t snap. I have corrected it.
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I just made this cake and realized during the process that there is good reason for the old adage of “always read the entire recipe before you begin to make it.” The icing part of this recipe is completely confusing because it calls for flour, yet in a response to a comment you say there isn’t any added flour. So, while my cake is in the oven, almost to the time where I need to begin making the icing, I’m doing a hectic Google search for a cooked pineapple-coconut icing.
The cake does look and smell amazing and I think this could be a winning shared recipe for many in the issues are corrected in the posted recipe.
Best,
LaRita
OMG…I can’t believe it went this long without that in the ingredient list. I have corrected it. I’m so sorry you were in that situation and very much appreciate you pointing it out to me. I went back and read the comment and you’re right. Silly me thought that she was referring to the cake itself.
Again, thanks so much for pointing this out to me. Especially on a day I seem to be “with it”. 🙂
Have an awesome weekend!!
This is a terrific cake! You”re so right, it really is super moist! Will definitely be making this cake again and again!!
Thanks so much for coming back and letting me know. Sorry again for the “omit” of the flour. So happy you figured it out.
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I love poke cake!
Thanks for linking this recipe up in the BLoggers Brags PInterest Party! Come again soon!
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Awww….I’m blushing right now 🙂 Thanks and definitely thanks for pinning!! Appreciate you taking the time to swing on by and leave me your sweet comments all the time!!
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Thank you for linking up to Creative K Kid’s Tasty Tuesdays. I have pinned your recipe to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board 🙂
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Yum…fruit punch and pineapple remind me of home (Hawaii). Sounds like a great cake for me to take to our family gatherings. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
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How have I never thought to add fruit punch to a cake?! Yum! Thanks so much for linking up at the Creative Sparks Link Party. We are live again today so stop by and link up! http://bit.ly/1pEMI5A
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Thanks Michelle…nice to see ya again 😉 I have already linked up this week!!
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This sounds amazing! I would be honored to have you hop over and share with us at Inspire Us Tuesdays!
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Thanks Felissa!! I will check yours out! Appreciate you stopping by and checking it out! I have a party too 🙂 Have you stopped by?
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This looks so good. It does look like something you need a tall glass of milk with.
Do you ever make those desserts and everyone digs in and suddenly you’re out of milk because whenever anyone eats it they have to have a tall glass to accompany?
That’s how it is at my house.
I’m sharing it on G+. Thanks Bobbi.
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Yes…I do have those times. And yes, certain things you just need milk with. I’m not a big milk drinker, unless it’s a “usually” dessert that calls for it 😉 Thanks for stopping by Julie!!
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Love this!! Any reason is a good reason to try a new cake! 🙂
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Thanks Heather! It’s a fav here for sure. They tell me I don’t make it enough LOL
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This looks like the most moist cake ever! I will have to make this soon…just because. 🙂
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It really is. I hope you get to try it!
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There is no flour in this recipe. I used box cake mix. The flour is in the box. Thanks for your interest and for stopping by!!
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Thanks for the recipe, it looks very moist.
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The most moist cake I’ve seen. You get any more moist here, we’ll have to call it a pie. 🙂
It’s a winner over here in my house 😉 I will swing on by and check your party out! Thanks for the invite!
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This is such a cool idea for a cake! I bet it’s really refreshing for the summer. Thanks for sharing with Hump Day Happenings.
Thanks Jenna! I sent some home with my son and his family and he told them they weren’t getting any. It’s one of his favs.
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I love fruit cake, but as usual – your cake are always unique!
Fruit punch – Sounds great and I need to try 🙂
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ohh this looks so pretty and yummy!!
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