Made it for co-workers birthday and it was a great hit. Took some recommendations and used pineapple cake mix, toasted the coconut and sprinkled lime zest on top. Also used sugar free Cool Whip to cut down on the sweetness.

I got many compliments on this one. I didn't use the flaked coconut just frosted like usual.

I made this cake for my parents and grandpa. Everyone loved it. My mom (who is an excellent cook) asked me for the recipe. :-) That was a very proud moment. I took most people's advice and added a can of crushed pineapple. I made the cake in two 9 inch round pans. After removing the cakes from the oven, I cut a thin layer off the top of the cake (so that the mixture could soak in better) Then, I poked TONS of holes and poured the mixture on. After it had been in the fridge for about an hour, I scooped the mixture that was pooling around the sides of the pans and poured it back on to the middle. Then I left it to chill for the rest of the night. The next day, I scooped the excess mixture in to a small bowl (just the stuff that hadn't soaked in). I CAREFULLY removed the cakes from their pans. Then, I put the two cakes together with a layer of home-made whipped cream (I made the whipped cream with rum extract instead of vanilla) and crushed pineapple. Before putting the two cakes together, I coated the bottom side of the second cake with the excess mixture. I put another layer of crushed pineapple on top and coated the entire cake in whipped cream and crushed coconut. A little messy but so delicious!

This cake was amazing! However, I did add some things to change to my liking. In with the milky mixture to be poured over the cake, I added 1/2 cup of coconut rum, and a cup or so of creamy coconut instant pudding (that had been refrigerated). I made larger holes and made sure to get the mixture down into all of them for an even distribution (took a little time, but definitely worth it!) I took the advice of others and spread some crushed pineapple over the top, and I also went ahead and put the cool whip on the top of the cake and refrigerated over night. I made this cake in the form of a 9x13 sheet cake and it turned out perfect! I didn't toast the coconut for the top, but may do it next time I make this cake. Family LOVED it!

Made this recipe for our Christmas cake. It was wonderful. I put a layer of crushed pineapple on top before frosting it. I also used the heavy whipping cream and topped with toasted coconut and cherries. Yep, that's my cake pic on the recipe. :o) We call it Hundred Dollar Cake around here, it was that good. I can't wait to make different variations of it for other occasions. It is MWAH!!

This cake was a huge disappointment for us. The mix did not even soak in and just sat on the top of the cake. There was no pina colada flavor to the cake at all. And I made it a day ahead of time, in hopes to let the flavor really develop. But no such luck. I think the only thing that saved it was the real whipped cream and toasted coconut I put on top.

Awesome! Not too sweet like I thought it would be. It was perfect except it was gone too soon. I used yellow cake instead of white and it was delectable!

Deliciously moist. The only reason I don't rate it a 5-star is because of the taste of the cake mix -- I'm not too keen of boxed cakes. But I assure you it will be a 5-star recipe if you apply the Pina Colada and thawed frozen whip frosting to your favorite light and fluffy homemade cake.

This is my husband's favorite and always requests it for parties at his office. Better to make it the day before so it can set and get gooey.

A co-worker gave me a similar recipe years ago, and I couldn't find it...so I was on a search. I mixed crushed pineapple in with the cake mix.. My family just loves this cake, especially my college aged son. I think he and I ate it all before my husband remembered we had any left!!

This was EASY! Next time I make I will be sure to poke more holes in the center to the cake and slowly pour over the center so that the liquid has a better chance to get to the middle. The sides had absorbed a lot more than the middle. Everyone still loved it and finished it.

I made this to take to work. I spreaded a can of crushed pineapple on before I put on the whipped topping. O yeah I added about 1/2 cup of rum to the whipped topping. It was a great hit.

I would give this 10 stars if possible. My father in law (and the rest of the family) just loved this! Is very very moist and very very flavorful! Just wonderful!!!

This recipes is Great and Easy ! Everyone enjoys this cake when I make it. It is very very very moist !!

Instead of Cool Whip I use real Whipping Cream (with Sugar) and I don't garnish with Coconut. I have furnished this cake for weddings and funerals and it is always a smile maker. I get so many requests for this recipe!

Wonderful! My husband loves pina colada's so when I saw this recipe. I just had to make it for his birthday. He is a picky eater but he loved this cake! My mom who does not like coconut loved this cake! Thanks for such a great recipe!:)