Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of German Chocolate Poke Cake, a rich dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with luscious layers of coconut and pecans. This easy-to-make poke cake features a unique method where sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce seep into the warm cake, creating an irresistible texture that’s both creamy and satisfying. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or potlucks, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy any chocolate cravings. With the added touch of homemade chocolate ganache, each bite will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans (toasted if preferred)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the warm cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top and allow it to soak in.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in coconut and pecans until warmed through; spread this mixture over the cake.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for a few minutes, then stir to create ganache; pour over the topping.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg