German Chocolate Poke Cake
A moist and decadent German Chocolate Poke Cake combining rich chocolate, coconut, and pecans for a melt-in-your-mouth dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28–33 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 2 hours (including cooling times)
- Yield: 12–15 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (e.g., Betty Crocker Super Moist Chocolate Fudge)
3 large eggs
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
⅔ cup chopped pecans
⅔ cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions by combining cake mix with eggs, water, and oil.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28 to 33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Once cake has cooled, poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon or skewer.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
- Sprinkle the pecan-coconut mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Nut-Free Version: Omit pecans and increase shredded coconut for texture.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free cake mix, coconut milk instead of sweetened condensed milk, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Caramel Twist: Add caramel sauce layer between cake and frosting.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days.
- Reheat slices in microwave for 15–20 seconds or serve chilled.
- Freeze wrapped tightly up to 2 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator.
- Use homemade chocolate cake mix as alternative to boxed.
- For more chocolate flavor, add mini chocolate chips to batter before baking.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if desired.
- To reduce sweetness, use less sweetened condensed milk or sugar-free versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: High (due to sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar)
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate to high
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Present (from vegetable oil and pecans)
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: High
- Fiber: Low to moderate
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Moderate (from eggs and butter)
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