Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of German Chocolate Poke Cake, a dessert that perfectly combines moist chocolate cake with a luscious coconut-pecan topping and velvety chocolate ganache. This easy-to-make cake is soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s perfect for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Whether you’re trying to impress guests or satisfy your sweet tooth, this delightful poke cake delivers on flavor and simplicity, making it an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake until done. Allow cooling for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the warm cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the holes and let soak.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cake; spread if needed.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and combine with coconut and pecans; spread over the cake.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit, then stir until smooth. Spread over the topping.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg