Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2006

I just realized that I've never reviewed this recipe! I have actually made this several times now and will never make another coconut cake than this one. As other reviewers have said, I am now officially a member of the "coconut poke cake cult"!!! It is so delicious and moist, not overly sweet (as I was afraid of), and sooooo easy!! The fiance said it was better than mom's and I almost keeled over!! :) You can't ask for anything more than that!

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PRATE002

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Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2006

This is heavenly!!! I have no issues with the amount of condensed milk overpowering the coconut. An awesome summer treat!

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BRANGIE

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2006

This cake was delicious, everyone at work love it and I used the whole cream of coconut and the condence milk, it did not make it soggy. IT WAS GREAT

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Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2006

Delicious but eat in very small pieces because this is super-sweet!!!

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2006

My mom used to make this all the time when I was a kid! It is so good. I used yellow cake mix instead of white and used the extra creamy whipped topping also! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

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klangs26

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Home Town: Dennisville, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2006

this is a delicious cake. Definitely very sweet and very rich as other reviewers have mentioned, but a great summer dessert after a spicy meal. The only thing I did differently was I used a 'butter recipe golden' cake mix instead of white. Also, I'm a HUGE fan of freshly whipped cream, but in this case using the frozen whipped topping will last better as you can refrigerate the cake and continue to serve it for a couple of days. And I recommend the 'extra creamy' variety of whipped topping.

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MALTESE_MOM

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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2006

I am surprise that the rating was so high for this recipes. After looking at the other reviews, i cutted back the sweeten condense milk to roughly around 7 ounce, and increased the cream of coconut to 15 ounce (It should be near the bloody mary and pina colada for those who cant find it). Even with the changes, the condense milk to half, and added 2 teaspoons of coconut extract; it didnt help much. The sweeten condense milk was way too overpowering, and cover up the coconut taste. I used the "simple white cake" from the site and even cutted the sugar in half! The condense milk still made it way too sweet! I skipped out on whipped cream also, since it would probably make it even sweeter. The only reason why i gave it a three star is because my family liked it. If you cant get over a heavy saturated texture, then this isnt a good recipes. This was disappointing, i will not make it again.

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Minyatur

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2006

If you're not a fan of tirimisu, or anything with a mushy, soaked texture, don't make this cake. I've made poke cakes before with jello, and becuase they firm up, they just taste like super moist cake. This doesn't firm up. The sweetened condensed milk overwhelms the coconut milk, which is disappointing because I love coconut. I'll probably look for anther coconut cake recipe.

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JMJ13628

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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2006

Very sweet but oh so good. For all of those who cannot find cream of coconut, look in the beverage isle alongside bloody mary mix, etc.

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Laura

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Reviewed: May 14, 2006

This was delicious! I also couldn't find cream of coconut, so I bought a premium brand of coconut milk, and spooned the thick cream off of the top. I also accidentally bought low fat condensed milk, and it was really very good (who'd'have guessed??). It was so easy to make, and I would easily serve it if having company. Luckily, we're not expecting any company, so we get to polish off the rest by ourselves!

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KarenK

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2006

we didn't know where to get cream of coconut, either, so we used coconut milk and condensed milk. i had to pour it over the cake in batches, letting it sink in, so that it wouldn't overflow. we made our own whipped cream, too. overall this is really good, VERY sweet and coconuty. there was too much milk/milk mixture, making the cake just beyond moist. if i make it again, i'll just use less. there's a lot of room for addition here, too. thanks!

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Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2006

This could not have been easier or tastier. Honestly one of the most refreshing coconut cakes I have tried.

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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2006

This is SO good, I stuck with the cream de caco even though I was scared that it would be to sweet. It was very sweet but just right! I also used not fat sweetened condensed milk, and didnt notice a difference. yummmmmmmm....

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2006

This cake was awesome. I love coconut and this hit the spot.

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2006

My family and friends enjoy-I have a hard time eating this cake because it is VERY sweet! Easy to make and great for people with a sweet tooth.

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TCSTEFFEY

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Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2006

This is possibly the easiest cake there is to make. Absolutely delicious! I made it for my Mom's birthday and she said it is the best coconut cake that she has ever had. Yum!

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2006

This recipe was awesome! I made it over the holidays and was loved by all who love coconut!

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Dani

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2006

I've made this for my husband's birthday two years in a row and he loves it! I couldn't find cream of coconut, so I just used coconut milk (coconut milk is not the juice, it's a diluted cream from the pressed flesh of the coconut). I never use cool whip because I think it tastes like chemicals, so I made real whipped cream and I also toasted the coconut. This cake is messy, but it's fantastic!

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EkenChels

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2005

So good

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KECIA123

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2005

WOW! This cake was a hit. I was worried because it seemed like a lot of liquid to load on the top of the cake. But, it is exceptional. I didn't have cream of coconut, so I used Pina Colato mix instead.. it was delicious..next time I might add the rum to it too!

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