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Mouth-watering German Chocolate Poke Cake

A decadent German chocolate poke cake with rich coconut-pecan frosting that soaks into the cake for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 oz) jar caramel ice cream topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 (16 oz) tub 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 according to package directions using water, oil and eggs. Bake as directed and let cool 15 minutes.
  3. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the warm cake.
  4. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, followed by caramel topping, allowing both to seep into holes.
  5. Sprinkle pecans and coconut evenly over the top.
  6. Spread chocolate frosting over the entire cake while still warm.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog