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German Chocolate Poke Cake

Delicious German Chocolate Poke Cake for Everyone to Love

A rich German Chocolate Poke Cake that combines indulgent flavors and is perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix Follow package instructions
  • 3 large Eggs As per package instructions
  • 1/2 cup Oil Vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup Water As specified on the box
For the Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk No substitute recommended
  • 1 cup Caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut Or toasted almond flakes for variation
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or hazelnuts
  • 1 container Cool Whip or whipped topping Homemade whipped cream can be used
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Optional, for drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • skillet

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and water as per the package instructions.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Poking
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  2. Poke holes about 1 inch apart throughout the cake with a skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon.
Filling Preparation
  1. Combine the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce until smooth.
  2. Pour this mixture evenly over the poked cake.
Chilling
  1. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Topping Preparation
  1. Toast the shredded coconut and chopped pecans in a skillet over medium heat until lightly golden.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembly and Serving
  1. Spread a layer of Cool Whip over the top of the cake.
  2. Sprinkle the toasted coconut and pecans evenly on top.
  3. Drizzle melted chocolate over the cake if desired.
  4. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before poking holes for best results. Chilling is vital for flavor enhancement.

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