Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of German Chocolate Poke Cake, a luscious dessert that combines the rich flavors of German chocolate cake with gooey caramel, coconut, and pecans. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for gatherings or a sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel sauce
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: chocolate syrup for drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Make the German chocolate cake according to package instructions in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke and Fill: Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes in the cake. Pour sweetened condensed milk, then caramel sauce over the cake, allowing them to soak in.
- Add Toppings: Combine coconut and pecans, sprinkle over the cake. Top with whipped topping.
- Finish: Melt chocolate chips, drizzle over the cake. Alternatively, use chocolate syrup. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made ahead and refrigerated for better flavor.
- To enhance texture, consider toasting coconut and pecans before adding them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
