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German Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a decadent dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake filled with sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce, topped with fluffy whipped topping, crunchy pecans, and sweet shredded coconut. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a rich and indulgent treat.


Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients required on cake mix box (typically eggs, oil, water)

Toppings and Filling

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 jar caramel sauce
  • 1 container whipped topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut


Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake: Prepare and bake the German chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, using the required ingredients such as eggs, oil, and water.
  2. Cool Cake: Once baked, let the cake cool for 10 minutes to allow it to set slightly before poking.
  3. Poke Holes: Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly all over the surface of the warm cake to allow the filling to seep in.
  4. Pour Sweetened Condensed Milk: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring that it fills all the holes you created for maximum moisture and sweetness.
  5. Add Caramel Sauce: Pour caramel sauce evenly over the cake, spreading it to cover the entire surface.
  6. Spread Whipped Topping: Spread a layer of whipped topping evenly over the caramel-covered cake for a creamy finish.
  7. Add Nuts and Coconut: Sprinkle chopped pecans and sweetened shredded coconut evenly over the top of the whipped topping to add texture and flavor.
  8. Refrigerate: Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill and set before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the cake is still slightly warm when poking to allow the liquid to soak in better.
  • Use a high-quality caramel sauce for best flavor.
  • You can substitute whipped topping with freshly whipped heavy cream for a homemade touch.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For extra moisture, poke holes generously but avoid breaking the cake apart.