Description
A comforting and forgiving dessert, this German Chocolate Poke Cake features sweet pockets of condensed milk, chewy coconut, and a rich chocolate frosting that makes every slice taste like home.
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- A splash of vanilla (optional)
- A little fresh butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven as directed on the cake mix box and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the cake batter according to the box directions, then pour into the prepared pan and bake until done.
- Make holes across the top of the cake using a wooden spoon, then pour the sweetened condensed milk over it while it’s still warm.
- In a saucepan, warm shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce until glossy.
- Spoon the topping over the cake, pressing lightly so some falls into the holes.
- Heat the chocolate frosting in the microwave until spreadable, then spread it over the cake.
- Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Try adding cinnamon or orange zest to the batter for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg