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The Best German Chocolate Poke Cake – A Gooey Delight!

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This German Chocolate Poke Cake is an irresistibly gooey and decadent dessert! A moist chocolate cake is filled with a rich caramel-coconut-pecan mixture, then topped with creamy chocolate frosting. It’s the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup caramel sauce

For the Coconut-Pecan Topping:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
    • Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed.
    • Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

  2. Poke the Cake

    • Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake.
    • Pour the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and caramel sauce evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.

  3. Make the Coconut-Pecan Topping

    • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, evaporated milk, brown sugar, and egg yolks.
    • Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
    • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
    • Spread the mixture evenly over the cake.

  4. Prepare the Chocolate Frosting

    • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it starts to simmer.
    • Pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
    • Stir in vanilla extract.
    • Let cool slightly before spreading over the coconut-pecan topping.

  5. Chill and Serve

    • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
    • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make-Ahead Tip: You can bake the cake a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!

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Keywords: German chocolate cake, poke cake, caramel, coconut, pecans, chocolate dessert

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