German Chocolate Poke Cake

German Chocolate Poke Cake – The Decadent Dessert You’ll Crave Again and Again

Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this German Chocolate Poke Cake is going to rock your world! It's got everything you love about German chocolate cake, leveled up with a super moist texture and that amazing poke cake goodness. Trust me, you're going to want to make this.

A rich, ultra-moist cake with gooey caramel and nutty coconut – pure heaven!

Equipment You’ll Need:

• 9x13 inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Wooden spoon or skewer (for poking holes)
• Spatula

Ingredients:

• 1 box (15.25 oz) German chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box: water, oil, eggs)
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional but recommended)
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1.  Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box. Pour batter into pan and bake 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
2.  Poke and Soak: Cool cake for 5 minutes. Use a wooden spoon handle or skewer to poke holes all over. Whisk sweetened condensed milk with 1/2 cup caramel sauce and pour evenly over cake. Let cool completely.
3.  Make the Frosting: Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until crumbly. Add milk and vanilla (if using) and beat until creamy. Stir in remaining caramel sauce, pecans, and coconut gently.
4. Frost and Chill: Spread frosting over cooled cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for best flavor.

Extra Tips & Variations:

• Swap pecans for walnuts if preferred.
• Drizzle extra caramel on top for presentation.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.

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German Chocolate Poke Cake

German Chocolate Poke CakeA decadent poke cake packed with caramel, coconut, and pecans.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 box German chocolate cake mix + box ingredients
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup caramel sauce divided
• 1 cup toasted pecans
• 1 cup toasted coconut
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking pan
• mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Wooden spoon or skewer (for poking holes)
• spatula

Method

 

1. Bake cake per box instructions. Cool 5 min, poke holes.
2. Pour condensed milk + 1/2 cup caramel over cake. Cool fully.
3. Beat butter + sugar. Add milk, vanilla, remaining caramel, pecans, coconut.
4. Frost cake. Chill 1 hr. Enjoy!

Notes

Great make-ahead dessert.

Customize with extra toppings like chocolate chips or more caramel drizzle.

This German Chocolate Poke Cake is rich, sweet, and absolutely irresistible. It’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or anytime you want to wow your guests.