Description
Indulgent german chocolate poke cake brings classic dessert magic to your table with rich chocolate layers and coconut-pecan frosting. Sweet comfort emerges through simple ingredients and easy preparation, promising delightful moments for chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (typically eggs, water, oil)
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces (340 grams) caramel topping
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
- 16 ounces (454 grams) chocolate frosting
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions, setting oven to recommended temperature.
- Transfer batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool for approximately 5 minutes after removing from oven.
- Create multiple holes across the cake’s surface using a wooden spoon handle.
- Gently drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the punctured holes.
- Evenly distribute caramel topping across the cake’s surface.
- Carefully spread a smooth layer of Cool Whip over the entire cake.
- Generously garnish the top with shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Microwave chocolate frosting for 15-20 seconds until it reaches a liquid consistency.
- Artfully drizzle the melted chocolate frosting in a zigzag pattern across the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set.
Notes
- Achieve moist texture by ensuring you poke deep, evenly spaced holes throughout the cake for maximum condensed milk absorption.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular cake mix with a certified gluten-free alternative to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by slightly toasting coconut and pecans before sprinkling, which releases deeper nutty undertones and adds delightful crunch.
- Prevent soggy bottom by allowing cake to cool completely before adding liquid layers, ensuring each component sets properly and maintains ideal cake consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 558
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg