Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Irresistible German Chocolate Poke Cake. A moist German chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with whipped cream, pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips. This easy-to-make dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on box)
Toppings:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel topping
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the German chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package instructions.
- Poke Holes: Remove the baked cake from the oven and let it cool. Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over the cake.
- Soak with Milk: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle the caramel topping over the cake, then let it cool completely.
- Top and Chill: Spread whipped topping over the cake, sprinkle with pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, warm the caramel topping before pouring.
- Toast coconut and pecans for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
