Name: recipe german chocolate poke cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200 g (1⅔ cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender crumb.; 30 g (¼ cup) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Delivers a rich chocolate flavor.; 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Soda: A key leavening agent for a light cake.; ½ tsp (2 g) Baking Powder: Boosts lift for a perfectly textured cake.; ¼ tsp (1.5 g) Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.; 115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Creates a light and airy batter.; 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and tender texture.; 2 Large Eggs: Bind ingredients and add richness.; 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances chocolate flavor.; 240 ml (1 cup) Buttermilk: Adds moisture and a slight tang.; 150 g (5.3 oz) German-Style Milk Chocolate, Chopped: Provides creamy, mild chocolate flavor.; 300 g (1¼ cup) Sweetened Condensed Milk: Creates a gooey, thick filling.; 100 g (1 cup) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut: Adds chewiness and tropical flavor.; 100 g (¾ cup) Toasted Pecans, Chopped: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.; 150 g (5.3 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cacao), Chopped: Base for a decadent espresso ganache.; 120 ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a smooth, luxurious ganache.; 2 tsp (10 g) Instant Espresso Powder: Infuses ganache with coffee flavor.; 15 g (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Adds shine to the ganache.; 1 tbsp (8 g) Cocoa Nibs: Provides a delightful crunch.; Pinch of Flaky Sea Salt: Enhances sweetness and adds flavor contrast.

Description

This German Chocolate Poke Cake with Espresso Ganache elevates a classic dessert with a bold espresso kick and a silky smooth ganache. It’s a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ideal for celebrations or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Scale

200 g (1⅔ cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender crumb.
30 g (¼ cup) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Delivers a rich chocolate flavor.
1 tsp (5 g) Baking Soda: A key leavening agent for a light cake.
½ tsp (2 g) Baking Powder: Boosts lift for a perfectly textured cake.
¼ tsp (1.5 g) Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Creates a light and airy batter.
200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and tender texture.
2 Large Eggs: Bind ingredients and add richness.
1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances chocolate flavor.
240 ml (1 cup) Buttermilk: Adds moisture and a slight tang.
150 g (5.3 oz) German-Style Milk Chocolate, Chopped: Provides creamy, mild chocolate flavor.
300 g (1¼ cup) Sweetened Condensed Milk: Creates a gooey, thick filling.
100 g (1 cup) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut: Adds chewiness and tropical flavor.
100 g (¾ cup) Toasted Pecans, Chopped: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
150 g (5.3 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cacao), Chopped: Base for a decadent espresso ganache.
120 ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a smooth, luxurious ganache.
2 tsp (10 g) Instant Espresso Powder: Infuses ganache with coffee flavor.
15 g (1 tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Adds shine to the ganache.
1 tbsp (8 g) Cocoa Nibs: Provides a delightful crunch.
Pinch of Flaky Sea Salt: Enhances sweetness and adds flavor contrast.

Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
Combine Dry: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, powder, and salt.
Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry.
Fold in Chocolate: Gently fold in chopped German chocolate.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Make Filling: Cook condensed milk, coconut, and pecans until thickened.
Poke Holes: Poke holes in warm cake with a wooden spoon handle.
Pour Filling: Pour warm filling over cake and let it absorb.
Make Ganache: Heat cream and espresso, pour over chocolate and butter, whisk until smooth.
Drizzle & Garnish: Drizzle ganache, scatter cocoa nibs, and sprinkle with sea salt.

Notes

For best results, use good quality cocoa powder and German chocolate. Toasting pecans enhances their flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 40 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: chocolate cake,german chocolate,poke cake,espresso,ganache,dessert,baking