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German Chocolate Poke Cake

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A moist and rich chocolate cake infused with coconut pecan filling, topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for German chocolate lovers wanting an easy poke cake version.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients needed for cake mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare German chocolate cake according to package instructions for a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. Bake cake and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Pour this mixture evenly over the poked cake.
  6. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes to allow filling to set.
  7. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar alternately with milk, then add vanilla extract and beat until fluffy.
  8. Spread frosting on top of the cooled cake filling layer.
  9. Refrigerate cake until serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. The coconut pecan filling is the key flavor for the German chocolate style. Make sure the filling thickens well before pouring over the cake to avoid sogginess.

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