Description
This Chocolate German Chocolate Poke Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with a creamy coconut-pecan frosting. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of moist cake and luscious topping, creating a sensory experience that is both indulgent and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, and butter over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Pour the frosting over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; it tastes even better after sitting overnight.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with sunflower seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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