German Chocolate Poke Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box German chocolate cake mix
02 - 360 ml water
03 - 120 ml vegetable oil
04 - 3 large eggs

→ Caramel Filling

05 - 397 g sweetened condensed milk
06 - 240 ml caramel sauce

→ Frosting

07 - 115 g butter, softened
08 - 500 g powdered sugar
09 - 60 ml milk
10 - 120 g pecans, chopped
11 - 80 g sweetened shredded coconut

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
04 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
05 - In a medium bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and half of the caramel sauce (120 ml) until fully blended.
06 - Using the handle of a wooden spoon, create holes across the cake surface at 2.5 cm intervals.
07 - Pour caramel filling evenly over cake, ensuring it seeps into holes.
08 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and the remaining caramel sauce, beating until frosting is smooth and creamy.
09 - Fold chopped pecans and shredded coconut into the frosting mixture.
10 - Evenly spread frosting over the chilled cake, covering entirely.
11 - Refrigerate for 1-2 hours for best texture before slicing.

# Notes:

01 - Chilling the dessert before serving improves texture and allows flavors to harmonize.