Description
This German Chocolate Poke Cake is an irresistibly gooey and decadent dessert! A moist chocolate cake is filled with a rich caramel-coconut-pecan mixture, then topped with creamy chocolate frosting. It’s the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
For the Coconut-Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Poke the Cake
- Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake.
- Pour the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and caramel sauce evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
Make the Coconut-Pecan Topping
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, evaporated milk, brown sugar, and egg yolks.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the cake.
Prepare the Chocolate Frosting
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it starts to simmer.
- Pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Let cool slightly before spreading over the coconut-pecan topping.
Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can bake the cake a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: ~38g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: ~14g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~55mg
Keywords: German chocolate cake, poke cake, caramel, coconut, pecans, chocolate dessert