Description
German Chocolate Poke Cake is rich, moist, and irresistibly easy. With layers of chocolate cake, ganache, and coconut-pecan frosting, this crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for any celebration. Try it today and impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
1 box (15.25 oz) dark chocolate fudge cake mix
1 package (3.4 oz) chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
4 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 can (16 oz) coconut pecan frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, yogurt, oil, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Poke and Soak: As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, grab the handle of a wooden spoon and gently poke holes evenly across the surface. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly across the top and let it soak in.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Make the Ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a bowl. Heat heavy cream until it begins to bubble, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes before stirring smooth. Let thicken slightly.
- Add Ganache: Spread ganache evenly over cooled cake.
- Top with Frosting: Spread coconut pecan frosting on top. Slice and serve!
Notes
For extra flavor, use sour cream instead of yogurt or add chopped pecans on top for crunch. Let the cake sit overnight for maximum moistness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 6g