Description
Rich chocolate coconut poke cake invites sweet adventures with its irresistible layers of moist chocolate goodness and creamy coconut dreams. Silky ganache and toasted coconut flakes create a dessert paradise you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ¾ cup (177 milliliters) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 (3.4 ounces/96 grams) box chocolate fudge instant pudding
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 ounces (113 grams) chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Frosting Ingredient:
- 1 can coconut pecan frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly using an electric mixer until the batter achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Transfer the mixed batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly to ensure uniform depth.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean and without raw batter.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, create multiple deep holes across the cake’s surface using a wooden spoon handle, piercing almost to the bottom of the pan.
- Gently drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake, carefully ensuring the liquid penetrates each created hole. Allow the cake to absorb the milk completely.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by placing chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle bubble, then pour over the chocolate.
- Let the chocolate and cream mixture rest for 5 minutes, then whisk until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency. Allow the ganache to slightly thicken and cool.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the thickened chocolate ganache across the entire surface in an even layer.
- Finish by applying a uniform layer of coconut pecan frosting over the ganache, creating a rich and decadent topping.
Notes
- This indulgent dessert combines rich chocolate, creamy coconut, and decadent pecans for an irresistible treat that will wow your taste buds.
- Poking holes in the warm cake allows the sweetened condensed milk to seep deep inside, creating an ultra-moist and luscious texture.
- Homemade chocolate ganache adds a luxurious, silky layer that elevates this cake from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Make sure to let the cake cool completely before adding toppings to prevent the ganache and frosting from melting.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor and most refreshing eating experience.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain optimal moisture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg