Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this German Chocolate Poke Cake, featuring a moist chocolate cake soaked with a luscious caramel filling and topped with coconut and pecans. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions.
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to package directions and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake as directed on the package. Once baked, let the cake cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke the Cake:
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar utensil to poke holes all over the cake while it is still warm.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the poked cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Add the Topping:
- Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the cake.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans on top.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together and the cake to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra touch, you can toast the coconut and pecans before adding them to the cake for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes