Description
Rich German chocolate poke cake delivers a decadent twist on classic dessert traditions. Moist chocolate layers infused with caramel and coconut create a luxurious experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Filling and Topping:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (16 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a large mixing bowl, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Pour cake batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke deep holes evenly across the entire cake surface.
- Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the milk-soaked cake.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans across the top, creating an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, mixing until frosting is smooth.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cake, covering the coconut and pecan layer completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and cake to set.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the rich, decadent German chocolate poke cake.
Notes
- Toasting pecans beforehand intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the cake’s texture.
- Ensure cake is completely cooled before poking holes to prevent structural breakdown and maintain perfect moisture absorption.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother, lump-free frosting that spreads effortlessly across the cake surface.
- Consider using gluten-free cake mix and swap regular milk for coconut milk to create a delicious gluten-free and dairy-free version of this indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg