Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of The Best German Chocolate Poke Cake. With layers of moist German chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with whipped cream, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box: eggs, oil, water
Toppings:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake the German chocolate cake as per package instructions.
- Poke and Soak: While the cake is warm, poke holes all over the top. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, followed by caramel sauce.
- Cool and Top: Let the cake cool, then spread whipped topping over it. Sprinkle with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. Drizzle with extra caramel.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the coconut and pecans before topping the cake.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
