Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Irresistible German Chocolate Poke Cake. A luscious fusion of caramel, coconut, pecans, and chocolate in every bite, this dessert will surely impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
Topping:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce or topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix and bake the German chocolate cake as per package instructions.
- Poke and Pour: Once baked, poke holes in the cake and pour sweetened condensed milk over it, followed by caramel sauce. Let it cool.
- Top and Chill: Sprinkle coconut and pecans on the cake, cover with whipped topping, and garnish with chocolate chips. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, toast the coconut and pecans before adding them.
- This cake is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
