Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this German Chocolate Poke Cake. A moist chocolate cake with a coconut-pecan filling, topped with creamy chocolate frosting, creating the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Topping:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes.
- Add boiling water: Stir in boiling water until smooth. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes: Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes in the cake.
- Prepare topping: Mix condensed milk, coconut, and pecans. Pour over cake, filling the holes.
- Add frosting: Once cool, spread chocolate frosting over the cake.
- Serve: Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This cake is best served the day it’s made but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For extra richness, consider adding a layer of caramel sauce between the cake and the coconut-pecan topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Poke Cake, Chocolate Cake, Coconut Pecan, Dessert Recipe
