Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our German Chocolate Poke Cake, a dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with a luscious coconut-pecan filling and decadent chocolate ganache. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something sweet at home. With its moist texture and irresistible flavors, this poke cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Forget complicated baking; this recipe requires only 15 minutes of prep time and is effortlessly customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the chocolate cake as per package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan. Bake until done, then let cool slightly.
- Poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake to soak it.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in coconut and pecans; spread over the cake.
- Create ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips; stir until smooth and spread on top of the coconut layer.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize with different nuts or toppings to enhance flavor. Allowing the cake to chill helps meld the flavors beautifully.