Description

This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a decadent, gooey twist on the classic German chocolate cake. Infused with sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with a coconut-pecan frosting, and finished with smooth chocolate ganache, this cake is the ultimate indulgence for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix (preferably devil’s food or German chocolate)

3 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 1/4 cups water

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup caramel sauce

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup evaporated milk

1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream

Pinch of sea salt (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, adding eggs, oil, and water.
Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Once the cake is done, let it cool for about 5 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the top of the cake.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the warm cake, followed by the caramel sauce. Let it cool completely.
In a saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, coconut, and pecans. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
Spread the coconut-pecan mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
In a separate bowl, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream together until melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate ganache over the coconut-pecan topping and spread evenly.
Sprinkle with extra pecans and sea salt if desired. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

If you prefer extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
If you’re not a fan of pecans, you can swap them out for walnuts or almonds.
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free chocolate cake mix to substitute for the regular cake mix.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 45g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg