Description
German Chocolate Poke Cake is a luscious dessert that effortlessly combines rich chocolate flavors with a creamy coconut-pecan frosting. This delightful poke cake features a soft, moist chocolate base infused with sweetened condensed milk, ensuring every bite is an indulgent treat. Ideal for celebrations or casual gatherings, this cake is simple to make, making it perfect for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Whether served warm or chilled, and paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this German Chocolate Poke Cake will impress family and friends with its irresistible flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While warm, poke holes in the cake using a fork or skewer.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of the cake.
- Prepare the frosting by cooking coconut flakes, pecans, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan until thick; spread over the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (83g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg