German Chocolate Poke Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Line the bottom with parchment and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding, eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until combined, then stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 3

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Step 4

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, spreading it over the entire surface. Set aside to soak.

Step 5

Place the chopped chocolate in a medium, heatproof bowl. Warm the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to bubble around the edges. Immediately pour over chocolate and let sit for 3-5 minutes before stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.

Step 6

Spread the thickened ganache over the soaked cake. Let it set for 5-10 minutes, then spread the coconut pecan frosting evenly over the ganache layer.

Step 7

Serve right away, or cover and chill. Enjoy!