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German Chocolate Poke Cake

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A nostalgic German chocolate poke cake with a rich, gooey filling and a crunchy coconut-pecan topping that brings smiles to every gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs; mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. After baking, cool the cake for 10 minutes before poking holes in it.
  5. In a saucepan, heat the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips until melted, then pour over the poked cake.
  6. Let the cake cool completely.
  7. In a skillet, melt butter and combine with brown sugar, coconut, and pecans; cook until the mixture bubbles.
  8. Stir in vanilla extract and spread the topping over the cooled cake.
  9. Slice and serve, enjoying a piece of dessert heaven!

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate cake mix. For dairy-free, substitute almond milk.

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