Description
German Chocolate Poke Cake is a luscious dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy coconut-pecan frosting, creating a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. This moist and indulgent treat is perfect for any celebration and will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its unique poke method, the cake absorbs sweet syrups for maximum moisture, making it a memorable addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15.25 oz) German chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, and water as per package instructions. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes in the warm cake using a skewer or fork.
- Mix coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk; pour over the cake so it seeps into the holes.
- For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan and stir in coconut flakes and pecans; cook until lightly toasted.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and let set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Be gentle when poking holes to avoid breaking the cake. Cool completely before frosting to maintain structure.