German Chocolate Poke Cake
A decadent poke cake made with moist chocolate cake, sweet caramel, and a coconut-pecan topping. Rich, gooey, and indulgent, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to prepare but tastes bakery-worthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tub German chocolate frosting (or homemade coconut-pecan frosting)
- Whipped topping (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix and bake the chocolate cake as directed on the package. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly over the warm cake.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the surface.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly on top.
- Let the cake cool completely, then spread German chocolate frosting over the top.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Optionally, serve with whipped topping for extra creaminess.
Notes
Use homemade chocolate cake instead of boxed mix for a richer flavor.Swap caramel for hot fudge sauce for a chocolate overload.Toast the pecans and coconut for a nuttier, deeper flavor.Make into poke cupcakes for individual servings.Best served chilled, straight from the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/german-chocolate-poke-cake/
