Classically flavored cake with an incredibly moist and easy-to-make icing.

Many people love German Chocolate Cake, but this poke cake takes it to the next level of deliciousness. It’s made from the same ingredients as normal German Chocolate Cake, but because it’s a poke cake, the flavors melt in your mouth. It’s easy and fun to make!

Serves 12
15m prep time
30m cook time

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE:

1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
1 (3.4 oz) box chocolate fudge instant pudding
4 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

FOR THE FILLING:

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
FOR THE GANACHE:
4 oz chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream

FOR THE FROSTING:

1 can coconut pecan frosting

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding, eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until combined and pour into prepared pan.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven and poke holes all over the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.

Pour the sweetened condensed milk all over the cake and allow to soak into the holes. Let cool.

While cake is cooling, place chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat cream in a saucepan until just beginning to bubble around the edges. Pour over chocolate and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, stir until chocolate melts. Allow ganache to thicken 5 to 10 minutes before spreading over the top of the cake.

Spread coconut frosting over the ganache, serve and enjoy!