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🍫🥥 German Chocolate Poke Cake


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  • Author: Chef Sophia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes + chill time

Description

Moist, rich German chocolate poke cake soaked with caramel, topped with creamy coconut pecan frosting — an irresistible dessert for any occasion!


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix

  • 1½ cups water

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 3 large eggs

For the Filling:

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 cup caramel sauce

For the Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 4 cups powdered sugar

  • ¼ cup milk

  • Remaining caramel sauce

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut


Instructions

  • Bake the Cake:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
    Mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Pour into pan and bake 30–35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.

  • Add Filling:
    Whisk sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup caramel sauce.
    Poke holes all over warm cake with the end of a wooden spoon.
    Pour caramel mixture over cake.

  • Make Frosting:
    Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and remaining caramel sauce.
    Fold in pecans and coconut.

 

  • Frost & Chill:
    Spread frosting over cooled cake. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving.

Notes

Decadent, creamy, and packed with rich caramel and coconut flavor — this poke cake is guaranteed to impress!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes