German Chocolate Poke Cake is a delicious twist on the classic German chocolate cake. This version involves poking holes into a chocolate cake and filling them with a rich, gooey coconut-pecan frosting, which seeps into the cake, adding moisture and decadent flavor. It’s topped with a smooth chocolate frosting for an extra chocolatey touch. Here’s how to make this indulgent dessert.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
- Boxed German Chocolate Cake Mix: 1 box (and ingredients called for on the box, typically water, eggs, and oil)
For the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
- Evaporated Milk: 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Egg Yolks: 3, lightly beaten
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Sweetened Flaked Coconut: 1 cup
- Chopped Pecans: 1 cup
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- Powdered Sugar: 2 cups
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened
- Milk: 4 tablespoons, or as needed to reach desired consistency
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon