German Chocolate Poke Cake
A delicious and moist German Chocolate Poke Cake with chocolate, caramel, and coconut flavors that impresses at any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix Follow package instructions for preparation
Fillings and Toppings
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup shredded coconut Can be toasted for added flavor
- ½ cup chopped pecans Can be toasted for added flavor
- ½ cup chocolate frosting
- ½ cup caramel frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
- Bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and while the cake is still warm, poke holes using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce over the top, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, top with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Finally, frost with chocolate frosting and caramel frosting.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top. To store leftovers, cover the cake tightly and keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.