Description
Sink your fork into German chocolate poke cake and discover a dessert that brings rich chocolate layers and coconut-pecan frosting together in pure deliciousness. Creamy, sweet, and totally irresistible, this cake delivers comfort and joy with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar chocolate frosting
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F and grab your 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix the German chocolate cake mix with 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the cake and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Use a fork to create multiple holes across the entire cake surface, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Slowly drizzle the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of coconut flakes evenly across the moistened cake surface.
- Distribute 1 cup of chopped pecans over the coconut layer for added crunch.
- Generously spread the entire jar of chocolate frosting across the top, covering all areas.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld together.
- Slice and serve cold for the best texture and taste experience.
Notes
- When poking holes, press the fork gently to create deep channels for the sweetened condensed milk to seep into the cake.
- Toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the topping.
- For a lighter version, swap regular sweetened condensed milk with a reduced-fat option and use a sugar-free cake mix.
- Gluten-free bakers can substitute the cake mix with a gluten-free alternative to make this dessert accessible to everyone with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg