Description

The German Chocolate Poke Cake is a culinary ballet of flavors and textures. Beneath its crown of golden-brown coconut-pecan frosting lies a canvas of deep, dark chocolate fudge, punctuated with velvety pockets of sweetened condensed milk. The sensation of biting into this cake is akin to unveiling layers of hidden treasures, where each stratum unfurls a distinct note— from the lush creaminess of the ganache to the subtle tang of yogurt infused within its core.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix

1 (3.4 ounces) box chocolate fudge instant pudding

4 large eggs

1 c plain yogurt

3/4 c vegetable oil

1/2 c whole milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

For the Filling:

1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk

For the Ganache:

4 ounces chocolate, chopped

1/2 c heavy cream

For the Frosting:

1 can coconut pecan frosting

Instructions

Cake Recipe:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a baking pan measuring 9×13 inches.

In a bowl combine the cake mix, pudding, eggs, yogurt, oil, milk, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Pour the mixture into the pan. Bake for around 30 to 40 minutes or, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once baked use the handle of a spoon to poke holes over the cake surface.

Drizzle condensed milk over the cake ensuring that it seeps into the holes. Allow it to cool completely.

Ganache Recipe:

Place chopped chocolate in a bowl.

Heat cream in a saucepan until it is just about to boil. Pour it over the chocolate.

Wait for 5 minutes. Then stir until you achieve a smooth consistency.

Allow the ganache to thicken for around 5 to 10 minutes before spreading it over the cooled cake.

Finishing Touches:

Spread coconut pecan frosting on top of the ganache layer.

Enjoy this homemade treat!

Notes

To make this German Chocolate Poke Cake gluten-free, simply swap the regular chocolate cake mix with a gluten-free version. Ensure your chocolate fudge instant pudding is also gluten-free. Always check labels, especially on packaged products like frostings, for hidden gluten. Avoid cross-contamination by utilizing sterile tools and surfaces. Dive into this delight, now tailored for gluten-free opulence!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes