Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Heavenly German Chocolate Poke Cake, a dessert that offers layers of rich flavor and texture. This luscious treat combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate, caramel, coconut, and pecans, creating a celebratory cake perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or a simple sweet craving. With minimal effort and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up this delightful dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. The creamy Cool Whip topping adds the finishing touch to this indulgent creation. Whether served at a party or enjoyed as an after-dinner treat, this cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- Eggs, oil, and water (as per package instructions)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel topping
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter according to package instructions using the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cake cool slightly before poking holes all over the surface with a wooden spoon handle.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake so it seeps into the holes, then drizzle caramel topping evenly on top.
- In a bowl, combine shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips; sprinkle this mixture over the caramel layer.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before spreading Cool Whip over it.
- Drizzle additional caramel on top before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added texture and flavor variations, feel free to experiment with different nuts or chocolate types in your toppings. Ensure you refrigerate your poke cake for optimal flavor melding before serving.