German Chocolate Poke Cake – Decadent & Easy! 🍫🥥


 

This ultra-moist chocolate poke cake is soaked in caramel-coconut sauce, topped with a toasted pecan-coconut frosting, and tastes just like classic German chocolate cake—but with half the effort!

✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ One-bowl cake – No layers, no fuss
✅ Soaked in gooey goodness – Every bite is rich and moist
✅ Toasted coconut-pecan topping – The iconic German chocolate flavor
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Perfect for potlucks and birthdays

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 box (15 oz) chocolate cake mix + ingredients listed on box

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (12 oz) jar caramel sauce

For the Topping

  • 1 cup evaporated milk

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions