German Chocolate Poke Cake
German Chocolate Poke Cake is a rich and moist dessert featuring a chocolate cake base infused with a luscious coconut-pecan filling made from sweetened condensed milk and German chocolate pudding. Perfect for gatherings and sweet cravings, this cake offers a decadent blend of chocolate, coconut, and nuts with a creamy whipped or cream cheese frosting finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 to 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Base
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade equivalent)
Filling
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package German chocolate pudding mix (instant or prepared as per package)
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Frosting
- Whipped topping or cream cheese frosting, enough to cover cake
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions or your preferred homemade recipe. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool slightly.
- Poke Holes: Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to gently poke holes all over the surface of the warm cake, spacing about an inch apart. These holes will soak up the delicious filling.
- Pour the Filling: Mix together sweetened condensed milk, prepared German chocolate pudding, shredded coconut, pecans, and melted butter. Slowly pour this mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep deeply into the holes.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the cake for several hours or overnight to let the filling thicken and the flavors meld fully, resulting in a rich, gooey texture.
- Frost and Serve: Spread a layer of whipped topping or cream cheese frosting over the top before serving for extra creamy goodness and a light finish that balances the richness.
Notes
- Don’t skip the cooling step; slightly warm cake absorbs filling best but avoid pouring on hot cake to prevent sogginess.
- Distribute poke holes evenly for uniform filling.
- Use freshly shredded coconut and high-quality pecans for best flavor and texture.
- Chill overnight for improved flavor and texture.
- Light frosting such as whipped cream or cream cheese frosting works better than dense frostings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Poke Cake, chocolate cake, coconut pecan filling, dessert, poke cake, moist cake, family dessert
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