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Mouth-watering German Chocolate Poke Cake

  • Author: Chef Sally

Description

A decadent chocolate cake soaked in sweet coconut-pecan filling, topped with rich frosting.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 tub (16 oz) chocolate frosting

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare cake mix with water, oil, and eggs according to package directions. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  3. While cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  4. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  5. Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans over the cake, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
  6. Let cake cool completely, then spread chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.