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German Chocolate Poke Cake
Emily

German Chocolate Poke Cake

This indulgent German Chocolate Poke Cake is a rich, gooey dessert layered with caramel, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans — all soaked into a moist chocolate cake. Perfect for parties or chocolate lovers!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix (+ ingredients per package)
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup chocolate frosting
  • 0.5 cup caramel frosting

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • wooden spoon handle
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the German chocolate cake according to the package instructions.
  3. Once baked, use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes evenly across the cake.
  4. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, followed by caramel sauce.
  5. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
  6. Warm the chocolate and caramel frostings until pourable, then drizzle over the cake.
  7. Let the cake rest for 30 minutes to allow flavors to soak in. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit pecans and double the coconut. To make it dairy-free, use coconut milk instead of condensed milk and dairy-free chocolate chips. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best texture.