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Irresistible German Chocolate Poke Cake

A moist chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk, topped with a rich coconut-pecan frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare cake mix with water, oil, and eggs according to package directions. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  3. While cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top with a wooden spoon handle. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake.
  4. In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then stir in coconut and pecans.
  5. Spread coconut-pecan frosting over the cake while both are still warm. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett