Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of German Chocolate Poke Cake, a rich and moist dessert that effortlessly combines chocolate with a creamy coconut-pecan topping. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to celebrations, and its easy preparation using a boxed cake mix makes it accessible for bakers of all levels. With its gooey texture and sweet toppings, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Plus, the option to prepare it ahead of time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it an ideal treat for busy schedules.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) German chocolate or chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the box (typically eggs, oil, water)
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 14 oz can evaporated milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes in the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks; cook until thickened (about 10–12 minutes). Stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
- Spread the coconut-pecan mixture over the cake and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg