Description
German Chocolate Poke Cake is a luscious and decadent dessert that elevates traditional flavors to new heights. This easy-to-make cake features a moist chocolate base infused with a delightful coconut pecan frosting. The unique poke cake method allows the rich toppings to seep deep into the cake, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. Whether it’s for a birthday celebration or a casual family gathering, this show-stopping dessert is certain to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. With its beautiful presentation and incredible taste, German Chocolate Poke Cake will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; then add buttermilk and vanilla.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely before poking holes all over the top with a wooden spoon handle.
- Prepare coconut pecan frosting and spread generously over the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg