Description
This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a decadent twist on a classic favorite, featuring a moist German chocolate cake base infused with a luscious caramel and sweetened condensed milk mixture. Topped with fluffy whipped topping, toasted coconut, crunchy pecans, and an optional drizzle of melted chocolate, it’s a rich, flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel topping
Topping:
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Prepare the German chocolate cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Once baked, let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Poke Holes: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the warm cake to allow the filling to seep in.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping until smooth.
- Pour Filling: Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the warm cake, letting it seep into the poked holes for maximum flavor infusion.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely to ensure the filling sets properly within the cake.
- Add Toppings: Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake. Then sprinkle the toasted coconut and toasted pecans generously on top.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle melted chocolate chips over the cake for an extra touch of richness, if desired.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Toast the coconut and pecans in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- This cake can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator to let flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
