Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this German Chocolate Poke Cake. Moist German chocolate cake infused with sweetened condensed milk, caramel, coconut, and pecans, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate. A luscious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
Toppings:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce or topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (melted, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake: Prepare and bake the German chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions.
- Poke Holes: Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, then poke holes across the warm cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Soak Cake: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, letting it soak in, then drizzle with caramel sauce. Cool the cake completely.
- Add Toppings: Mix pecans and coconut, spread whipped topping over the cake, sprinkle with mixture. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- To toast coconut and pecans, bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until golden.
- For a richer topping, use homemade whipped cream or cream cheese frosting instead of whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
