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German Chocolate Poke Cake

This delightful German Chocolate Poke Cake combines easy preparation with rich flavors, making it a perfect dessert for busy individuals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
For the Filling
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg yolks, beaten
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth and pour into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Poking Magic
  1. Once the cake cools slightly, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
Filling the Cake
  1. In a bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup together. Pour over the poked cake.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a saucepan, combine coconut, chopped pecans, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes). Stir in beaten egg yolks until well-combined and remove from heat.
  2. Spread the frosting over the cake.
Ganache Time!
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until just hot. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Drizzle over the frosting.
Chilling
  1. Let the cake chill in the fridge to set before serving.

Notes

This cake actually tastes even better the day after it’s made. Customize your topping with crushed Oreos or a sprinkle of sea salt for a delightful twist. Don't stress over the icing; a beautifully messy cake often tastes best!