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A slice of decadent, layered chocolate poke cake with caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and nuts

German Chocolate Poke Cake

Chef Bella
Indulge in this rich and decadent German Chocolate Poke Cake, filled with layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy coconut-pecan filling, and a silky chocolate frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix or homemade cake ingredients
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 jar hot fudge sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Chocolate frosting store-bought or homemade

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions, baking in a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Once baked, poke holes all over the cake using a fork.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk and hot fudge sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  • Top with shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  • Frost the cake with chocolate frosting and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.