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German Chocolate Poke Cake – Sweet Easy Recipes Everyone Will Love

There’s something deeply comforting about digging your fork into a rich, chocolatey cake that’s been soaked just right—like a secret treasure waiting under the frosting. This German Chocolate Poke Cake isn’t just sweet, it’s rich with a kind of chocolatey mischief that sneaks into your cravings and sets up camp. I’ve baked a lot of cakes, but this one? It hits different. The creamy coconut-pecan topping plays perfectly with the fudgy cake base, and when you poke holes and pour the goodness in… well, it’s a little chaotic—in the best way. It’s the kind of cake that makes you pause after the first bite and say, 'Oh wow.' If you’re anything like me and you’ve searched for sweet easy recipes that still impress a crowd, this one’s a keeper. We’re combining a boxed cake mix (no shame, just smart baking), condensed milk, and a coconut topping that tastes like someone’s grandma made it with love. Best part? It fits right in with Air Fryer Recipes Chicken and quick and easy dinner recipes healthy one pot meals families. It’s the dessert you deserve after a long day wrangling the chaos of Cheap Dump Meals Crock Pot dinners.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Recipes Chicken, Cheap Dump Meals Crock Pot, Chicken Salad Sandwich With Apples, East Dinners To Cook For Kids, easy dinner recipes for two wraps, quick and easy dinner recipes healthy one pot meals families, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients required on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 jar (12 oz) caramel topping
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake in a 9x13 inch pan according to the instructions on the box.
  2. While it’s still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
  3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
  4. Follow with the caramel topping, spreading it evenly over the cake.
  5. Let the cake cool completely before spreading on the whipped topping.
  6. Sprinkle the coconut and pecans over the top.
  7. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving for best results.