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From-Scratch German Chocolate Poke Cake

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A buttermilk chocolate cake baked in a 9×13 pan, soaked with two milks, sprinkled with coconut and pecans and finished with dark chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  4. Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the butter mixture in alternating additions, mixing just until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the cake with a skewer.
  7. Stir the condensed milk and evaporated milk together and pour evenly over the cake, letting it soak in.
  8. Sprinkle the coconut and pecans over the cake.
  9. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from the heat, add the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
  10. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cake and refrigerate until set.

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