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German Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

German Chocolate Poke Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, then topped with chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, and drizzled with chocolate and caramel frosting. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup chocolate frosting
  • ½ cup caramel frosting

Instructions
 

  • Heat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the German chocolate cake mix as directed. Pour into the dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then use a wooden spoon handle to poke deep holes evenly across the surface.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, followed by caramel sauce. Let it soak for 5–10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and pecans evenly over the cake.
  • Warm chocolate and caramel frostings for 10–15 seconds, then drizzle in a zigzag pattern.