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German Chocolate Poke Cake

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This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a decadent dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce, topped with a creamy frosting made with coconut and pecans. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this cake is a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 box of German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup of caramel sauce
  • 1 cup of chopped pecans
  • 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup of butter, softened
  • 4 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup of milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until well mixed.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • After the cake bakes, let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup of caramel sauce, whisking until smooth.
  • Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes into the cake at 1-inch intervals. Pour the caramel sauce mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and remaining caramel sauce, mixing until smooth.
  • Fold in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut. Spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
  • Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For extra chocolate flavor, add mini chocolate chips to the frosting mixture.
  • You can swap the pecans for walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.

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