Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this German Chocolate Poke Cake. A moist chocolate cake is poked and filled with a gooey coconut-pecan mixture, then topped with creamy chocolate frosting. This dessert is a true delight for chocolate lovers.
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 Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate Boiling Water: Stir in boiling water until smooth. Pour into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
- Poke Holes: Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over the cake’s top.
- Prepare Topping: Mix condensed milk, coconut, and pecans; pour over cake.
- Apply Frosting: Once cooled, spread chocolate frosting over the cake.
- Serve: Enjoy the cake at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Poke Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe
