Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of our German Chocolate Poke Cake! This delightful dessert features a moist chocolate cake layered with a gooey coconut-pecan topping that will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or any festive occasion, this cake is not only easy to prepare but also offers a customizable experience with optional toppings. Simply poke holes in the baked cake, allowing the sweetened condensed milk to soak in for an indulgent treat. Whether served with a dollop of whipped cream or simply on its own, this cake will surely impress your guests and become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) German chocolate or chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (14 oz) evaporated milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake until done.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before using a wooden spoon handle to poke holes throughout the surface.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks. Stir constantly until thickened (about 10–12 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cooled coconut-pecan mixture over the cake and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (104g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg