Description
German Chocolate Poke Cake is a rich and gooey dessert made with moist chocolate cake, caramel, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and pecans. Easy to make and full of irresistible flavors, this decadent treat is perfect for gatherings, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients per package instructions)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup chocolate frosting
- ½ cup caramel frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the German chocolate cake according to package instructions and bake until done.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cake.
- Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Heat the chocolate and caramel frostings in the microwave until pourable, then drizzle them over the cake.
- Let the cake rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and add more coconut or chocolate chips.
- To make it dairy-free, use coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American