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    Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake

    Updated: Aug 27, 2020 · Published: Jul 14, 2018 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake

    Summer is just around the corner. And after the long, hard, seemingly endless winter, aren't we all craving warm sun, longer days, and perhaps a little taste of the islands? This simple and delectable Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake is just the recipe to kick off your summer. What's more perfect for a summertime celebration than combining a moist and fruity cake with a classic tropical cocktail?

    What is a Piña Colada?

    Piña Colada, which means strained pineapple in Spanish, is a blended frozen drink made with pineapple juice, coconut cream and rum. It was invented in Puerto Rico during the 1950's, and after achieving international fame, was declared the national drink of Puerto Rico in 1978. Synonymous with summer, the piña colada is a one of the most popular drink orders at vacation destinations and island resorts around the world.

    Why You Will Love Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake

    • Poke cake makes for a super moist dessert! Poking holes in the cake allows the deliciously sweet and moist topping to seep down into the depths of the cake. Each bite has a touch of that glorious, melt-in-your-mouth pineapple piña colada filling.
    • It looks fancy and complicated, but is actually quite easy to make. Using a boxed cake makes this recipe, well, a piece of cake! And poking the holes is simple and fun. Plus, the show-stealing filling is made of 3 ingredients that are quickly measured, mixed and spread over the cake. The whipped topping is quickly blended with 2 other ingredients and spreads oh-so-easily over the filling creating a simply beautiful dessert!
    • It's the perfect adults-only dessert to bring to a potluck, picnic or barbecue. The taste of this Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake is so good and so full of tropical flavor that you can close your eyes and hear the ocean! Really! Try it!

    A Tip to Make Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake Non-Alcoholic

    If you prefer a non-boozy poke cake, you can easily replace the alcohol with [easyazon_link identifier="B002HQIKL6" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]rum extract[/easyazon_link], using the ratio of ½-tablespoon of extract for 1 tablespoon of rum.

    Or, you can check out our alcohol-free recipe for Pineapple Poke Cake for another booze-free way to enjoy the taste of the tropics.

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    If you're loving the poke cake concept, you've got to try this festive take on the popular Red Velvet Cake. It's sure to be a hit at any celebration.

    Snickers Cheesecake Parfaits  are a fun summertime treat that doesn't require any baking. Perfect for those hot days when you'd rather not turn on the oven.

    To enjoy that classic taste fall anytime, try this quick and easy Pumpkin Dump Cake.

     

    foreground has white boozy pineapple pina colada poke cake sitting on white plate on a blue and green patterned liner plate with blue napkin and white plate with silver forks in background

    How to Make Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake

    Step #1: Bake cake according to package instructions. Allow to partially cool on a wire rack.

    Step #2: Poke holes with a fork or wooden skewer.

    baked white cake for boozy pineapple pina colada poke cake in pan being poked with blue skewer

    Step #3: Combine pudding mix with 1 cup Piña Colada drink mix and ⅓ cup rum.

    yellow boozy pineapple pina colada poke cake filling in glass measuring cup sitting next to white cake in pan

    Step #4: Pour over the cake and spread around to make sure it gets in the holes.

    yellow boozy pineapple pina colada poke cake being poured onto white cake in pan

    Step #5: Mix together one container whipped topping with ¼ cup Piña Colada mix and 2 tablespoons rum. Spread this over the top of the cake and then top with remaining whipped cream.

    clear glass pan with yellow boozy pineapple pina colada poke cake with large white dollop of whip topping and white brown and gold striped towel in foreground

    Step #6: Refrigerate for at least an hour prior to serving.

    Step #7: Cut, serve and enjoy!

     white boozy pineapple pina colada poke cake sitting on white plate on a blue and green patterned liner plate and white plate with silver forks in background

    Recipe

    A slice of Boozy Pineapple Pina Colada Poke Cake served on a blue print dessert plate with a folk and blue cloth napkin

    Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake

    All She Cooks
    This moist and flavorful Boozy Pineapple Piña Colada Poke Cake is a little slice of summertime!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Cakes, Dessert, Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 177 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 white cake mix prepared as directed on package instructions
    • 1 cup fresh pineapple
    • 1 ¼ cup Piña Colada drink mix divided
    • ⅓ cup rum plus 2 tablespoons, divided
    • 1 3.4 ounce package coconut cream pudding mix
    • 2 8 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed

    Instructions
     

    • Bake cake according to package instructions. Allow to partially cool on a wire rack.
    • Poke holes with a fork or wooden skewer.
    • Combine pudding mix with 1 cup Piña Colada drink mix and ⅓ cup rum. Pour over the cake and spread around to make sure it gets inside the holes.
    • Mix together one container whipped topping with ¼ cup Piña Colada mix and 2 tablespoons rum. Spread this over the top of the cake and then top with remaining whipped cream.
    • Refrigerate for at least an hour prior to serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Debbie Husted

      June 13, 2023 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      It sounds delicious. What is the 1 cup of fresh pineapple for? I don't see it in the directions. I wonder how some toasted coconut sprinkled on top would be, or if it would be too much.

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