Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of this German Chocolate Poke Cake. A moist German chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with whipped cream, pecans, coconut, and a drizzle of chocolate. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
Toppings:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix and bake the cake in a 9×13-inch pan. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Poke Holes: Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes in the warm cake.
- Add Fillings: Pour condensed milk and caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake cool.
- Top the Cake: Spread whipped topping over the cake. Sprinkle with pecans and coconut. Drizzle melted chocolate, if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with homemade caramel sauce and freshly toasted nuts.
- For a lighter option, use freshly whipped cream instead of whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
