Description
Indulge in a slice of this delightful German Chocolate Poke Cake, a dessert that effortlessly combines rich chocolate flavor with luscious layers of caramel and a delightful coconut-pecan topping. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself after a long day. The moist cake, infused with sweetened condensed milk, offers an irresistible texture that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Designed for both novice and experienced bakers, this recipe requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this decadent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the chocolate cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan. Bake until fluffy and cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the warm cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the holes, allowing it to soak in.
- Drizzle caramel sauce evenly on top.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in coconut and pecans; spread this mixture over the cake.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips in a bowl; stir until smooth to create ganache.
- Spread ganache over the coconut-pecan layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg