Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this German Chocolate Poke Cake! With a moist chocolate base soaked in sweetened condensed milk, topped with silky ganache and a luscious coconut-pecan frosting, every bite is pure decadence. One forkful, and you’ll be hooked!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
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Topping:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (16 oz) coconut-pecan frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the Cake: Place in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke Holes: Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes across the surface of the cake, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Pour the Filling: Evenly drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
- Prepare the Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until warm but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the ganache over the cooled cake, ensuring even coverage.
- Add the Final Layer: In a bowl, mix shredded coconut and chopped pecans into the coconut-pecan frosting. Spread this over the ganache layer.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice and serve! Refrigerate any leftovers for a chilled treat.
Notes
For best results, allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This enhances the flavors and allows the filling to fully soak in, creating a richer, more indulgent texture. If you prefer a firmer topping, lightly toast the shredded coconut and pecans before mixing them into the frosting for an added crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: German chocolate poke cake, coconut pecan frosting, chocolate caramel cake, easy dessert recipe