German Chocolate Poke Cake
A rich, moist chocolate poke cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and topped with creamy coconut pecan frosting. Easy and delicious!
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking pan For baking the cake
- 1 Whisk For mixing batter
- 1 Spatula To spread the frosting evenly
- 1 - Mixing bowl For batter preparation
- 1 Saucepan For cooking the frosting
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix or homemade version
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Coconut Pecan Frosting:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 egg yolks beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake mix, milk, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then use the back of a spoon or a wooden skewer to poke holes across the cake.
- Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- For the Frosting:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, evaporated milk, and egg yolks, stirring constantly.
- Cook until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Let cool slightly.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cake. Let the cake rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
✔ Make-Ahead Tip: Bake the cake a day in advance and refrigerate it before frosting for enhanced flavor.
✔ Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
✔ Serving Suggestion: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence!
✔ Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
✔ Serving Suggestion: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence!