Description
Indulgent German chocolate poke cake delivers a rich, moist symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Chocolate lovers will savor each decadent spoonful of this classic dessert that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (16 ounces) jar caramel sauce
- 1 (16 ounces) container whipped topping
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the cake at 350°F according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan. Cool for 10 minutes after baking, ensuring an even surface.
- Create uniform holes across the entire cake using a wooden spoon handle, spacing them approximately 1 inch apart to allow maximum sauce absorption.
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce until thoroughly integrated. Gently pour the mixture over the cake, carefully guiding the liquid into each perforation.
- Craft the coconut-pecan frosting by combining butter, evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, continuously stirring until the mixture thickens and reaches a rich, creamy consistency, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Remove frosting from heat and fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans, creating a luscious, textured topping.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, generously spread the coconut-pecan frosting across the entire surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate chips over the frosting for an additional layer of decadence.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set. Serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure cake mix is at room temperature for even baking and smoother texture.
- Poke holes gently to prevent cake from breaking or crumbling during the process.
- Use a wooden spoon handle with a smooth, rounded tip for clean, uniform holes.
- Allow cake to cool slightly before poking to prevent burning your hands and maintain cake structure.
- Mix sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce thoroughly for consistent flavor distribution.
- Pour filling slowly and evenly to help liquid penetrate all cake holes completely.
- Stir coconut-pecan frosting constantly while cooking to prevent burning and achieve smooth consistency.
- Check frosting thickness by coating the back of a spoon – it should stick and not run off quickly.
- Let frosting cool slightly before spreading to prevent melting and sliding off the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg