Description
This German chocolate poke cake is rich, moist, and filled with coconut-pecan goodness—an easy crowd-pleasing dessert ready in about an hour. It features moist chocolate cake, creamy coconut-pecan filling, and chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ 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 (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter combines. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke holes evenly across the surface using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Combine condensed milk, coconut, and pecans in a small bowl. Spoon this mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to fill the holes.
- Cool the cake completely at room temperature.
- Spread chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
- Slice and serve the cake at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- The cake batter will be thin after adding the boiling water.
- Cool the cake fully before adding the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American