Description
Indulgent german chocolate poke cake promises a delightful journey through rich, chocolatey layers infused with sweet caramel. Creamy coconut frosting and nutty pecans crown this irresistible dessert, ensuring pure bliss with each delectable bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) water
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces/396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (80 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until the batter is smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Remove cake from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, maintaining slight warmth.
- Create caramel-condensed milk mixture by whisking sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce until uniformly combined.
- Using a wooden spoon handle, puncture systematic holes across the cake surface at consistent 1-inch intervals.
- Carefully pour caramel mixture over cake, ensuring even distribution into all created holes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, and remaining caramel sauce.
- Gently fold chopped pecans and shredded coconut into the frosting mixture.
- Spread frosting comprehensively across the entire cake surface, covering all areas evenly.
- Refrigerate cake for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the rich, decadent German Chocolate Poke Cake.
Notes
- Ensure cake mix is at room temperature for smoother batter consistency.
- Poke holes carefully and consistently to allow caramel sauce to penetrate evenly throughout the cake.
- Use unsalted butter for better control of frosting sweetness and prevent over-salting.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular cake mix with gluten-free alternative and check ingredient compatibility.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg