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Ultimate German Chocolate Poke Cake: Your New Favorite Dessert!

A rich and decadent German chocolate poke cake that is sure to become your new favorite dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 buttermilk
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
  6. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  7. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut and chopped pecans. Stir for about 5 minutes until toasted and fragrant.
  8. Spread the toasted coconut and pecan mixture evenly over the cake. Top with chocolate frosting, spreading it evenly over the coconut and pecans.
  9. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of coffee to the boiling water.
  • For a lighter version, substitute the chocolate frosting with whipped cream or a light chocolate glaze.

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