Description
A rich and moist German Chocolate Poke Cake filled with a delicious coconut and pecan mixture, topped with chocolate frosting.
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 whole milk
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- 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 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- In a small bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with the shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Pour this mixture over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely, then spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.
- You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg