German Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent delight of this German Chocolate Poke Cake. Rich cocoa-infused cake soaked in sweet condensed milk and topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cake:
- 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
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Topping:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare 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: Blend in milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate boiling water: Mix in boiling water until batter is thin; pour into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Poke holes: Using a wooden spoon handle, poke holes on the cake’s surface.
- Prepare topping: Combine condensed milk, coconut, and pecans; pour over cake.
- Add frosting: Once cooled, spread chocolate frosting evenly.
- Serve: Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Poke Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe