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I love recipes that use shortcuts to create something sophisticated, rich, and flavorful.

This German Chocolate Poke Cake is simple to assemble because you use German Chocolate Cake Mix.

Mix everything, pour into prepared pan, bake, and add the filling. The filling is easy to assemble because you are using premade coconut and pecan frosting, and the ganache on top makes this cake so unique, rich, and decadent.

Enjoy every piece of this cake with your loved ones.

Why you’ll love the recipe

The rich dark chocolate cake, creamy pecan and coconut frosting, and indulgent flavor from the chocolate ganache are hard to resist. You will love this fantastic cake. 

How to serve it

Serve square slices when well chilled, and enjoy every bite with your loved ones.  

Ingredients:

FOR THE CAKE:

  • Dark chocolate fudge cake mix
  • Chocolate fudge instant pudding
  • Eggs
  • Plain yogurt
  • Vegetable oil
  • Whole milk
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt

FOR THE FILLING:

  • Sweetened condensed milk

FOR THE GANACHE:

  • Chocolate, chopped
  • Heavy cream

FOR THE FROSTING:

  • Coconut pecan frosting

How to make German Chocolate Poke Cake:

Step 1. First, preheat your oven to 350 F or 180 C degrees. Line a 9×13 baking tray with baking paper or spray it with cooking spray. Set aside. 

Step 2. Combine the cake mix, pudding, eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Mix until everything is combined, and pour the batter into the prepared pan. 

Step 2. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. 

Step 4. Remove from the oven and poke the cake several times with a wooden spoon. 

Step 5. Pour the sweetened condensed milk all over the cake and allow it to soak into the holes. 

Step 6. Mix the chocolate and cream in a bowl and microwave until melted and glossy.

Spread the coconut and pecan frosting on the cake and smooth it with a spatula. 

Step 7. Pour the chocolate ganache all over the cake and smooth it out. 

Step 8. Let the cake set in the fridge for 2-3 hours, and cut slices. 

Enjoy. 

A fantastic quick dessert that will wow your guests. Rich chocolate sponge cake, decadent pecan, and coconut frosting topped with the most delicious chocolate ganache made from scratch. Yum!

German Chocolate Poke Cake

I love recipes that use shortcuts to create something sophisticated, rich, and flavorful. This German Chocolate Poke Cake is simple to assemble because you use German Chocolate Cake Mix.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 568 kcal

Ingredients
  

FOR THE CAKE:

  • 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
  • 1 box chocolate fudge instant pudding 3.4 oz box
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz can

FOR THE GANACHE:

  • 4 oz chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

FOR THE FROSTING:

  • 1 can coconut pecan frosting

Instructions
 

  • First, preheat your oven to 350 F or 180 C degrees. Line a 9×13 baking tray with baking paper or spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine the cake mix, pudding, eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix until everything is combined, and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and poke the cake several times with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk all over the cake and allow it to soak into the holes.
  • Mix the chocolate and cream in a bowl and microwave until melted and glossy. Spread the coconut and pecan frosting on the cake and smooth it with a spatula.
  • Pour the chocolate ganache all over the cake and smooth it out.
  • Let the cake set in the fridge for 2-3 hours, and cut slices.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 1gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 351IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 3mg
Keyword German Chocolate Poke Cake
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Can you make it ahead?

Yes, you can make it the day before serving. You will give this cake enough time to harden and set it in the fridge overnight. 

Storage instructions

Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 1-2 months in the freezer. You can serve this cake whenever your guests arrive just make sure to thaw it well before serving.  

Variations and substitutes

You can make pastry cream or top it even with instant vanilla pudding if you can’t find coconut and pecan pie filling. These alternatives will work too.