Description
Indulgent German chocolate poke cake brings classic dessert magic to your table. Rich chocolate layers infused with coconut-pecan caramel create a moist, irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 ounces/340 grams) caramel sauce
Topping:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 container (8 ounces/227 grams) whipped topping
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) melted chocolate chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray and light flour dusting.
- Create the chocolate cake mixture following package guidelines, carefully blending liquid components until smooth and uniform.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake the cake for approximately 27-33 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a thin wooden pick into the center.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest for roughly 8-12 minutes, maintaining its warmth.
- Using a wooden utensil handle or thin skewer, puncture systematic holes across the cake’s surface, maintaining consistent spacing.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce until completely integrated.
- Gently cascade the creamy mixture over the perforated cake, enabling liquid to infiltrate each carefully created opening.
- Utilize a flexible spatula to distribute the filling evenly, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage.
- Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 2-3 hours, allowing the filling to solidify and flavors to meld.
- In a dry skillet, carefully toast coconut and pecan fragments over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Once ingredients are golden and fragrant, remove from heat and permit cooling.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped topping across the chilled cake’s surface.
- Sprinkle the toasted coconut and pecan mixture uniformly over the cream layer.
- Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate chips in artistic patterns across the cake’s surface.
- Slice into neat portions and serve thoroughly chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with this decadent German Chocolate Poke Cake that transforms a simple box mix into a show-stopping dessert.
- Poke technique ensures every bite is infused with rich caramel and sweetened condensed milk, creating a supremely moist and indulgent texture.
- Toasting coconut and pecans before sprinkling adds a deep, nutty flavor and crunchy contrast to the creamy cake layers.
- Refrigeration is crucial for allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld, making this an ideal make-ahead dessert for parties or gatherings.
- Cool Whip provides a light, fluffy topping that perfectly balances the rich caramel and chocolate components of the cake.
- Optional chocolate drizzle adds a final touch of decadence, transforming this cake from delicious to absolutely irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg