German Chocolate Poke Cake (Print Version)
Decadent German chocolate cake with caramel, pecans, and coconut for a rich, crowd-pleasing dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
01 -
1 box German chocolate cake mix
02 -
360 ml water
03 -
120 ml vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
→ Caramel Filling
05 -
397 g sweetened condensed milk
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240 ml caramel sauce
→ Frosting
07 -
115 g butter, softened
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500 g powdered sugar
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60 ml milk
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120 g pecans, chopped
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80 g sweetened shredded coconut
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan.
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
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Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and half of the caramel sauce (120 ml) until fully blended.
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Using the handle of a wooden spoon, create holes across the cake surface at 2.5 cm intervals.
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Pour caramel filling evenly over cake, ensuring it seeps into holes.
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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.
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Fold chopped pecans and shredded coconut into the frosting mixture.
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Evenly spread frosting over the chilled cake, covering entirely.
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Refrigerate for 1-2 hours for best texture before slicing.
# Notes:
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Chilling the dessert before serving improves texture and allows flavors to harmonize.