Description
A delicious German Chocolate Poke Cake that combines rich chocolate cake with caramel, coconut, and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade equivalent)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Extra coconut and pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to box or recipe directions.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the surface using a wooden spoon handle.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top, gently spreading to soak into the holes.
- Toast coconut and pecans in a skillet until golden, then sprinkle over the cake.
- Heat heavy cream to a simmer, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over the cake.
- Garnish with additional coconut and pecans. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to poke holes deep enough for the milk and sauce to soak in.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the cake after chilling for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Poke Cake, chocolate cake, dessert, poke cake