Description
German Chocolate Poke Cake is the ultimate combination of moist chocolate cake, gooey coconut-pecan filling, and a rich caramel-like topping. Perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or just because, this cake is easy to make yet incredibly indulgent. Each bite offers a delightful surprise as the creamy filling seeps into the cake, creating a texture that is both soft and decadent. With simple ingredients and a foolproof method, you can create a dessert that tastes bakery-level impressive but with the comfort of homemade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake batter)
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Prepare chocolate cake mix or homemade batter; pour into pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool slightly.
- Poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, coconut, pecans, brown sugar, and butter; cook until thickened.
- Pour filling over cake, ensuring it seeps into holes.
- Prepare topping with butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla; pour over cake.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly toasted coconut for added flavor.
- Chill for an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust nuts or chocolate to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12–16
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg