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German Chocolate Poke Cake

German Chocolate Poke Cake

Moist German Chocolate Poke Cake with coconut-pecan caramel filling, creamy topping, and rich chocolate flavor everyone loves.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
  • 1 jar caramel topping 12 oz
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut divided
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans divided
  • 1 tub whipped topping 8 oz
  • Chocolate syrup or shavings optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Prepare cake batter with cake mix, buttermilk, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla. Bake 30–35 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes, then poke holes throughout the cake.
  • Warm condensed milk and caramel together; stir in half the pecans and coconut. Pour over cake and let soak.
  • Cool completely.
  • Spread whipped topping over the cake. Sprinkle remaining coconut and pecans. Add chocolate drizzle if desired.
  • Chill 2 hours or overnight before serving.