German Chocolate Poke Cake: An Indulgent Delight to Savor
German Chocolate Poke Cake: A Decadent Delight to Try!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cake cool for 10 minutes and then poke holes all over the surface.
- Prepare a chocolate ganache and pour it over the cake.
- Top with coconut and pecans.
- Let the cake chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a cream cheese frosting.
- Allow the cake to sit overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: German Chocolate, Poke Cake, Dessert, Indulgent