Coconut is one of those flavors that you either LOVE or hate. I love it. I mean LOVE.IT. So recently, I was baking up these cream of coconut mini bundt cakes … I only had one mini bundt pan and a serious lack of patience. So into my summery cupcake papers the batter went. And these coconut cream poke cake cupcakes were born!!
coconut cream ‘poke cake’ cupcakes
Yield: 18 – 24 cupcakes
Before we get started, hop over to this post for the batter recipe for these cupcakes. Make sure that you reserve the 6 oz. of cream of coconut.
Because these are poke cake cupcakes!! What is a poke cake?! Basically, you poke holes in the top of a cake/cupcake and pour some sort of liquid over the top of the cake/cupcake so it soaks in. There are lots of variations … pour liquid jello in your favorite flavor over a white cake, pureed strawberries into a strawberry cake and in this case, cream of coconut over a yummy coconut cake!
So … while the cupcakes are still warm, use a skewer or a fork to poke several holes in the top of each cupcake. Then, drizzle the cream of coconut slowly over the cupcakes, allowing every last drop to soak into the cupcakes! Allow the cupcakes to cool and onto the topping!
coconut cream cupcake topping
I’m pretty sure you won’t be surprised that I made my absolute FAVORITE topping/frosting for cupcakes! Let’s see … I have used some variation of this topping for my dreamy creamsicle cupcakes, the tres limones cupcakes, and the cookies & cream guilt free cupcakes.
Mix together 1 small box of coconut cream instant pudding mix and 1 cup of cold milk. Gently fold in 1 small tub of Cool Whip until it is incorporated. If you frost your cupcakes before you serve, refrigerate them. Otherwise, refrigerate this topping until you are ready to pipe/frost and serve!! Add some fresh or toasted coconut flakes to the top of your cupcakes. I mean, can you ever have too much coconut?!
Julie Marling says
New follower from Just us four. Cute blog. Did you design your blog? I am on blogger and I would like to clean my blog up. Anyway, love for you to follow back when you can!
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keri @ shaken together says
I did design my blog 🙂 … used picmonkey and some tutorials from Something Swanky 🙂 It’s always a work in progress, but I like it right now, ha ha! Thanks for stopping by!
Jenn says
I am one of the “lovers” of coconut too! My friend has a similar recipe to this that she has been dying for me to try. I love your striped cupcake liner.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Me want. Badly. 🙂 I’m the LOVER of coconut. And since the rest of my family is not…more for me!
The Bold Abode says
Like I said on FB…you’re KILLIN’ ME!!! YUM in the TUM…
Kara at Petals to Picots says
Yummy, yummy!
sugarswings says
making these for fathers day (my dad, love loves LOVES coconut!) thanks for sharing!
Pocketful Of Dreams says
Those look delicious!
Vanessa Barker says
I just tried coconut cream cake last week, and it is divine! I’d love to try them in cupcake form!! Thanks so much for linking up to Tutorial Tuesday!
Dawn @ DJ's Sugar Shack says
I love coconut! I have a reaaly good coconut cupcake recipe but I love that this has the coconut cream soaked into it. I have to try it. Id love for you tho share this at Whatcha Whipped Up Wednesday.
Ivy and Elephants says
I am not of lover of coconut (Except when eating the actual coconut), however this recipe has to be delicious. It looks wonderful. I have to try this this summer. This was such a wonderful post. I would love it if you would share this at our WIW linky party. I hope you can join.
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Marilyn says
Awww, super cute & uuum YUMNESS all around.. I am such a coconut sucker.. lol.. I LOVE this… I would LOVE for you to pweeease link it via my Pin’Inspirational Party happening this evening please.. This is SO pin’worthy!! Hope you can stop in when you get a chance.. TY in advance.. Wishing you a FAB evening.. xo.. http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com
meg says
these look DELISH! found you thru inspiration friday… i’m your newest follower! can’t wait to try making these 🙂
meg
megvcornwell.blogspot.com
Ambreen says
Wow, that sounds fantastic! I love coconut, really want to taste these cupcakes!
madge | the vegetarian casserole queen says
Poke cakes are great! Love the tiny chair…or is that a giant cupcake!
keri @ shaken together says
It’s a fun little chair that I picked up in a local antique store … but a giant cupcake would be even better!
amyg @ My 3 Monsters says
These look fantastic!! I can’t wait to make them. Thanks for sharing!
Amy
debra says
I am a coconut lover. I am going to save this recipe and make this for sure!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
So I can have these after I’ve had my green beans? Yum!!!
Malory {Snips & Spice} says
Yum! These look so delicious! I absolutely love coconut anything, so I will have to try this out soon! Thanks for linking up to the party!
Malory
http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/
Jocelyn says
You are looking at another huge coconut LOVER!!! I adore the stuff a little too much! These cupcakes sound super duper delish!!!! And I love that frosting too!!!
Kaley Huckaby says
How many cupcakes does your recipe make? & how much coconut cream do you use in each cupcake? They look delicious!
keri @ shaken together says
Hi Kaley – This recipe makes about 24 cupcakes (just depends on how full you fill the cups) and I just drizzled the coconut cream over – maybe a teaspoon or so per cupcake! Hope you enjoy them!
Kaley Huckaby says
So I tried the recipe and the cupcakes were soooooo good!!!! I tried the topping, combined small tube of cool whip, coconut cream jello packet, and cup of cold milk and it was a liquid mess! Any ideas what went wrong?
keri @ shaken together says
Hi Kaley – The only thing I can think of is that maybe it got over-mixed and the Cool Whip broke down? I normally mix the 1 cup of cold milk and pudding mix and let it set up for just about 30 seconds. Then, on the very lowest setting and only just until mixed, I used my hand mixer to combine. You can also fold in the Cool Whip by hand. Hope you give it another try – the cupcakes + frosting is SO good!