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German Chocolate Poke Cake

German Chocolate Poke Cake

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A rich and moist German Chocolate Poke Cake filled with a coconut-pecan mixture and topped with luscious chocolate frosting.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water until smooth (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pan.
  5. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
  6. Poke holes in cake with handle of a wooden spoon.
  7. Mix sweetened condensed milk with coconut and pecans. Pour over cake, filling holes.
  8. Cool completely, then spread chocolate frosting evenly on top.
  9. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to batter.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for variety.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German