German Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

Learn how to make the BEST German Chocolate Poke Cake. This cake is very easy to make with a super fudgy and tender texture, topped with a sweet coconut mixture and chocolate whipped cream.

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INGREDIENTS FOR GERMAN CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE RECIPE:

CHOCOLATE BASE
134 cups all-purpose flour (228g) 2 cups sugar (414g)

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 large eggs (room temperature)

1 cup hot water (240ml)

►CHOCOLATE MIXTURE:

14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

►COCONUT MIXTURE
14 oz sweetened condensed milk

1 cup heavy cream 4 large egg

yolks 1 cup packed light-brown sugar (200grams)

1 stick (115grams unsalted butter, diced into pieces)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut flakes

1 1/2 cup walnuts (ground)

►CHOCOLATE GANACHE

1 cup heavy whipping cream

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped) 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Chocolate Whipped Cream Topping:

3 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.