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Luxurious German Chocolate Poke Cake

This Luxurious German Chocolate Poke Cake is a decadent dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with rich coconut-pecan frosting and gooey chocolate syrup, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
For the Poke Cake Mixture
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
Poke and Pour
  1. While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the cake with a skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon.
  2. Mix the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup together, then pour it over the cake.
  3. Let it cool completely.
Make the Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until medium to stiff peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Spread the coconut-pecan topping over the cooled cake.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Don't overpoke the cake and consider drizzling extra chocolate syrup over the top before serving. This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.