Description
This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that starts with a super moist chocolate fudge cake, soaked with sweetened condensed milk, topped with a silky chocolate ganache, and finished with classic coconut pecan frosting. It’s easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and perfect for potlucks or celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
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1 (3.4 oz) box chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
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4 large eggs
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1 cup plain yogurt
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup whole milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
For the Ganache:
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4 oz chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Frosting:
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1 can coconut pecan frosting
Instructions
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Make the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, yogurt, oil, milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Poke and Fill:
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Remove cake from oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes.
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Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
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Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Let cool completely.
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Make the Ganache:
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In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
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Pour the ganache over the cooled cake and spread evenly. Chill for 15–20 minutes to set.
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Top with Frosting:
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Spread coconut pecan frosting over the set ganache layer.
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Chill & Serve:
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Notes
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For a homemade touch, you can use scratch-made coconut pecan frosting instead of canned.
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Let the cake chill longer if time allows—it gets even better as the flavors meld.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American