German Chocolate Poke Cake
Indulge in the delightful layers of this German Chocolate Poke Cake, a decadent dessert that brings together rich chocolate cake, sweetened condensed milk, and a luscious caramel topping. Topped with toasted coconut and crunchy pecans, this poke cake is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday celebration, holiday gathering, or simply a weekend treat. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake promises to impress your guests with its irresistible flavors and textures. Chill it for an hour after assembly to allow the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a dessert that everyone will rave about!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade equivalent)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions.
- Allow the baked cake to cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes across the surface using a wooden spoon handle.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top and spread evenly.
- Toast coconut and pecans in a skillet until golden brown; then sprinkle them over the cake.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over the cake and chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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