Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of German Chocolate Poke Cake. This dessert features a moist German chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with a luscious layer of whipped cream, coconut, pecans, and mini chocolate chips. A true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake: Prepare and bake the German chocolate cake mix as per package instructions.
- Poke the cake: While warm, poke holes all over the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Add toppings: Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, then drizzle with caramel sauce. Let the cake cool.
- Top and chill: Spread whipped topping over the cake, then sprinkle with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, toast the coconut and pecans before adding them to the cake.
- Customize with homemade caramel sauce or whipped cream if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
