German Chocolate Poke Cake
If you’re in search of a dessert that masterfully blends rich chocolate with a fun, shareable format, this German Chocolate Poke Cake is the perfect choice! This beloved recipe has been a staple in my home for years, delighting friends and family alike. The moist chocolate cake absorbs sweetened condensed milk and caramel, creating a melt-in-your-mouth sensation. Topped with a luscious coconut-pecan mixture and smooth chocolate ganache, each slice offers an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Allow cooling for about 10 minutes.
- Poke holes across the cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Drizzle caramel sauce evenly on top.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in coconut and pecans until warmed through; spread this topping over the cake.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit before stirring until smooth, then spread over the topping.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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