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Mouth-watering German Chocolate Poke Cake

This German Chocolate Poke Cake is a moist chocolate cake soaked in a sweet mixture and topped with coconut pecan frosting.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the cake:
  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 jar caramel sauce
  • For the frosting:
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and bake.
  3. While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top using the end of a wooden spoon.
  4. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, filling the holes.
  5. Then pour the caramel sauce over the top.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, in a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla.
  8. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
  10. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Protein: 6g