Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of German Chocolate Poke Cake. This rich and moist chocolate cake is filled with a luscious coconut and pecan filling, making every bite a taste of heaven. Topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Toppings:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes.
- Integrate Boiling Water: Stir in boiling water until smooth. Pour into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes; cool for 10 minutes in pan.
- Poke Holes: Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes on the cake’s surface.
- Prepare Filling: Combine condensed milk, coconut, and pecans. Pour over cake, filling the holes.
- Frost: Once cooled, spread chocolate frosting evenly over the cake.
- Serve: Serve room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking.
- For extra richness, consider adding a layer of caramel sauce before the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Poke Cake, Chocolate Cake, Coconut Pecan Cake, Dessert Recipe
