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German Chocolate Poke Cake

This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a moist dessert loaded with rich chocolate flavors. Perfect for gatherings, it’s topped with luscious ganache and creamy coconut pecan frosting.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 ounces German chocolate, chopped
  • 4 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 batch Coconut Pecan Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding, eggs, sour cream, oil, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool slightly, poke holes in it, and pour sweetened condensed milk over the top.
  • Prepare ganache by heating cream, pouring it over chopped German chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
  • Spread the chocolate ganache over the cake, then add Coconut Pecan Frosting on top.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
Cool the cake completely before adding the ganache and frosting.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0.5
  • Carbohydrates: 62
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 70