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Irresistible German Chocolate Poke Cake

A moist chocolate cake filled with sweet coconut-pecan caramel and topped with rich frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups 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 cup chocolate frosting

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  3. While cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top with a wooden spoon handle.
  4. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
  5. Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly over the cake, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
  6. Let cake cool completely, then spread chocolate frosting over the top.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett