german chocolate poke cake recipe
Satisfy your cravings with this rich german chocolate poke cake recipe, a blissful twist that's decadently moist and easy to make!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 3.4 oz box chocolate pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Soaking Liquid:
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 4 oz chocolate 60% cacao recommended
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Frosting:
- 1 can coconut pecan frosting
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly.
Poke and Soak:
- Use a fork or toothpick to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Warm the sweetened condensed milk slightly (if desired) and pour it over the poked cake, allowing it to soak in.
Make the Ganache:
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until almost boiling.
- Pour over the chocolate and let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before spreading it over the cake.
Frost and Finish:
- Spread the coconut pecan frosting over the top of the cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.