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The Ultimate Ultra-Moist German Chocolate Poke Cake with Classic Coconut Pecan Frosting

A moist slice of german chocolate poke cake featuring a rich chocolate base and thick, toasted coconut pecan frosting.
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Make this German Chocolate Poke Cake for an extremely moist dessert. You soak a chocolate cake with a sweet mixture and top it with traditional coconut pecan frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (or extra condensed milk)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions, substituting the required water, oil, and eggs. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for the time specified on the box for a 9×13 pan.
  3. Remove the cake from the oven when done. While the cake is still hot, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the top, about 1 inch apart.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and the caramel sauce. Pour this mixture evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
  5. Prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, milk, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Do not boil.
  6. Remove the frosting from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.
  7. Spread the warm coconut pecan frosting evenly over the cooled, soaked cake.
  8. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can make the coconut pecan frosting a day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator. Let it warm slightly before spreading.
  • For extra moisture, use a doctored cake mix recipe instead of the box directions, adding an extra egg or a small box of instant pudding mix to the dry ingredients.
  • This cake tastes best when served chilled or at cool room temperature.

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