Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of German Chocolate Poke Cake. This easy-to-make dessert features a moist German chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk, topped with coconut pecan frosting, chocolate fudge sauce, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
Toppings:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup canned coconut pecan frosting
- 1/2 cup chocolate fudge topping or hot fudge sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Serving:
- Whipped topping for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare and bake the German chocolate cake mix in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions.
- Poke holes: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake, about 1 inch apart. Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add toppings: Warm the coconut pecan frosting slightly in the microwave, then spread it over the cake. Drizzle with chocolate fudge topping, sprinkle with coconut and pecans.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped topping if desired.
Notes
- For added texture, toast the coconut and pecans before sprinkling on top.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge—it gets better as it sits!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
