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Delicious Cake Recipes gooey German chocolate poke cake

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An easy and indulgent twist on a classic — chocolate cake soaked with sweet caramel, topped with coconut-pecan frosting and optional whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix

  • Ingredients as listed on box (usually eggs, oil, water)

Poke Layer:

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup evaporated milk

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional:

  • Whipped topping

  • Toasted coconut or pecan halves for garnish

Instructions

  • Bake cake in a 9×13 pan according to package directions.

  • Cool 10 minutes. Poke holes across the cake.

  • Pour sweetened condensed milk and caramel over warm cake. Let soak and cool.

  • Make frosting: cook butter, sugar, milk, and yolks until thickened. Stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.

  • Spread frosting over cooled cake. Top with whipped cream if desired.

  • Chill 1–2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Store in refrigerator up to 5 days.

  • Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.

  • Great make-ahead dessert.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/delicious-cake-recipes-gooey-german-chocolate-poke-cake/