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German Chocolate Poke Cake

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This German Chocolate Poke Cake blends rich chocolate flavors with creamy textures and nutty notes. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings, it promises a memorable dessert experience.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • 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 the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix together cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, whole milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool slightly, then poke holes all over it.
  • Soak the cake with sweetened condensed milk.
  • Prepare the chocolate ganache with chopped German chocolate and heated heavy cream.
  • Spread ganache on the cooled cake.
  • Top with Coconut Pecan Frosting.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Do not overbake to maintain moisture.
Cool the cake before adding ganache for a better layer.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 32
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 58
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 70