German Chocolate Poke Cake Squares
A rich, nostalgic dessert featuring layers of moist chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with coconut, pecans, and whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces
- 1 jar caramel sauce, 12 ounces
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tub whipped topping, 8 ounces
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to the package directions.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Spread the whipped topping over the cake.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Chill for at least 120 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for even baking. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze individual squares for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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