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German Chocolate Poke Cake

Ready to elevate your dessert game? Look no further than our German Chocolate Poke Cake.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • In another bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk with 1/2 cup of caramel sauce until smooth.
  • Using a wooden spoon handle, poke holes in the cake at 1-inch intervals. Pour the caramel mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and remaining caramel sauce, mixing until smooth.
  • Fold in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut. Spread the frosting over the cake and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.