Description
Indulgent German chocolate poke cake merges rich chocolate layers with creamy coconut-pecan frosting, creating a dreamy dessert that whispers sweet comfort. Moist cake channels classic German baking traditions, promising pure deliciousness with each decadent forkful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Pudding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) box chocolate fudge instant pudding
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping and Filling Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces (113 grams) chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 can coconut pecan frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. In a large mixing bowl, blend cake mix, chocolate pudding, eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and salt using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick. Once baked, remove from oven and immediately create holes throughout the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the hot cake, ensuring it penetrates all the holes. This step infuses the cake with extra moisture and creaminess. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare ganache by placing chopped chocolate in a bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it bubbles around the edges. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until chocolate melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth. Allow ganache to thicken for 5-10 minutes.
- Spread the ganache evenly over the cooled cake. Top with a generous layer of coconut pecan frosting, creating a decadent dessert with rich, contrasting flavors and textures.
Notes
- Ensure room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, creating a silkier cake batter without lumps.
- Use a fork or skewer to poke deeper, more evenly distributed holes for maximum condensed milk absorption.
- Cool cake completely before adding ganache to prevent melting and ensure a glossy, firm chocolate layer.
- Customize by substituting gluten-free cake mix or dairy-free alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg