Description
Indulge in a decadent German Chocolate Poke Cake, featuring a moist German chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce, topped with a layer of whipped topping, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and melted chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Mix the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water according to package instructions. Bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Once baked, poke holes all over the cake.
- Soak the cake: Pour sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Refrigerate to cool.
- Add the topping: Spread whipped topping over the cake. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- This cake is best served chilled.
- You can customize the topping with additional nuts or chocolate drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg