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german chocolate poke cake recipe
Sophia James

German Chocolate Poke Cake

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This German chocolate poke cake combines moist chocolate cake with a rich coconut-pecan filling that seeps into every bite—an indulgent twist on a classic made incredibly simple.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz German chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sour cream optional
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: whipped topping chocolate shavings, extra toasted coconut and pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and sour cream. Mix until smooth. Pour into pan and bake 28–30 minutes.
  3. Cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes 1 inch apart with a wooden spoon handle.
  4. Whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour over cake, filling holes.
  5. In a saucepan, simmer brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, pecans, and salt. Let cool slightly.
  6. Spread coconut-pecan topping over cake. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Before serving, top with whipped topping, chocolate shavings, and optional garnishes. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38g

Notes

Wait 10 minutes before poking holes to avoid crumbling. Chill well for the best flavor and texture. Toast coconut and pecans for deeper flavor.

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