German Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups Sifted
• Granulated sugar 2 cups
• Unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup Preferably Dutch-processed
• Baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
• Baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons
• Salt 1 teaspoon
• Eggs 2 large At room temperature
• Buttermilk 1 cup Room temperature
• Warm water 1 cup
• Vegetable oil 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
• Sweetened shredded coconut 1 1/3 cups
• Chopped pecans 1 cup Toasted for extra flavor
• Sweetened condensed milk 1 can (14 oz)
• Unsalted butter 1/2 cup (1 stick) Melted
• Egg yolks 3 large Lightly beaten
• Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups
• Heavy cream 3/4 cup Warmed
• Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons Optional for shine