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Welcome to Simple Fare, Fairly Simple. This is a place for me to post recipes of all kinds...along with other miscellaneous fodder from my so-called life here in the south. Who knows what you will find here. Could be anything from my husband...known as IT Guy...to my kids and beautiful grandbabies that are growing up way too fast right before my eyes. But...mostly this will be a place for food. I hope you'll see something you like and if you decide to try something from the list...leave me a comment and let me know!



Thursday, June 25, 2015

Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake

Don't you just love a good poke cake? We sure do. And combining flavors is always a good thing. IT Guy loves his coconut and he's a big fan of strawberries too so this was perfect for him. It's a great little summertime dessert to share with family and friends!

Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake


1 box Strawberry cake mix ~ made according to boxed directions EXCEPT use 3/4 cup water
1 cup crushed strawberries
1 13-ounce can coconut milk ~ found in the Asian food aisle ~ divided use
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 8-ounce container Cool Whip
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3-ounce package vanilla instant pudding
Shredded coconut and extra strawberries for garnish

Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Make cake according to box directions EXCEPT use 3/4 cup water.

Stir in the crushed strawberries. (This liquid will replace the 1/4 water you didn't use in the cake.)

In a small mixing bowl, stir together the coconut milk, vanilla and the powdered sugar. Set aside until cake is done.

When cake is done but still hot, poke holes all over. Then pour 1 cup of the coconut milk directly into the holes. You don't have to cover the whole cake with the milk.

Allow cake to cool completely.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pudding and the remaining coconut milk until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip.

Frost cooled cake with the Cool Whip frosting then sprinkle with shredded coconut and arrange cut strawberries on top.

Chill cake several hours before serving.