German Chocolate Poke Cake

🍫🥥 German Chocolate Poke Cake 🍰✨

Rich, ultra-moist chocolate cake soaked with sweet coconut caramel and topped with silky chocolate frosting and crunchy nuts 😍

Ingredients:

1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 cup caramel sauce

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1 ½ cups chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)

½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions.

3. Remove cake from oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

4. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.

5. In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce. Slowly pour the mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.

6. Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly over the top.

7. Spread chocolate frosting over the cooled cake.

8. Sprinkle chopped nuts and chocolate chips on top.

9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and texture.

Pro Tip:

For extra richness, lightly toast the coconut and nuts before adding them on top. It enhances the flavor and adds a delicious crunch! 🔥