Description
Indulgent German chocolate poke cake blends rich chocolate layers with creamy coconut-pecan frosting, creating a dessert that whispers sweet nostalgia. Moist cake channels traditional German baking techniques, promising delightful surprises with each decadent bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (16 ounces / 454 grams) caramel sauce
Cake Mix Additional Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (85 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the German chocolate cake mix precisely following the package guidelines, ensuring a moist and fluffy texture.
- Allow the freshly baked cake to cool for approximately 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Create systematic holes across the entire cake surface using the rounded end of a wooden spoon, spacing them evenly.
- Gently drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the cake, carefully allowing it to seep into each carefully crafted hole.
- Cascade caramel sauce uniformly across the cake’s surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Generously layer whipped topping, spreading it smoothly from edge to edge.
- Artfully scatter chopped pecans and delicate shredded coconut across the whipped topping, creating a visually appealing and textured finish.
- Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and topping to set.
- Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Toast the pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake.
- Use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought whipped topping for a fresher, more authentic taste that elevates the dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the regular cake mix with a gluten-free German chocolate cake mix to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create a lower-sugar option by using sugar-free caramel sauce and a reduced-sugar cake mix, which can help make the dessert more diet-friendly without compromising on deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg