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German Chocolate Poke Cake Squares

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Warm, fudgy chocolate cake with caramel, sweetened condensed milk, and topped with whipped cream, coconut, and pecans.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Prepare and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to the package directions. Lightly grease the pan or line it with parchment for easy removal. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart and reaching near the bottom.
  3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, filling the holes.
  4. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top, warming it slightly to make it flow more easily.
  5. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and chopped pecans, pressing them lightly to stick.
  6. Let the cake cool completely to help settle the flavors.
  7. Spread the whipped topping over the cake evenly.
  8. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  9. Chill for at least 120 minutes before cutting into squares.

Notes

This cake is ideal for potlucks and can be made ahead of time for busy hosts.

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Keywords: cake, dessert, German chocolate, poke cake, chocolate, coconut, pecans

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