German Chocolate Poke Cake: The Best Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love
This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a decadent dessert that features rich chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Poke holes in the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Mix together coconut and pecans, and spread over the top of the cake.
- Frost with chocolate frosting once cooled completely.
- Chill before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
- Use a boxed cake mix or make your own from scratch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Poke Cake, dessert, chocolate cake