German-Chocolate-Poke-Cake (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 box of German chocolate cake mix.
02 - 1 1/2 cups of water.
03 - 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.
04 - 3 large eggs.
05 - 1 can of sweetened condensed milk.
06 - 1 cup of caramel sauce.
07 - 1 cup of chopped pecans.
08 - 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut.
09 - 1/2 cup of butter, softened.
10 - 4 cups of powdered sugar.
11 - 1/4 cup of milk.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat the mixture until it is well combined.
03 - Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake it for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
04 - Once the cake is done baking, take it out of the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
05 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup of caramel sauce. Whisk the mixture together until it is well combined.
06 - Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cake at 1-inch intervals.
07 - Pour the caramel sauce mixture over the cake, making sure to spread it evenly.
08 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until it is creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, milk, and remaining caramel sauce, mixing until it is smooth and creamy.
09 - Fold in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
10 - Spread the frosting over the cake, making sure to cover it completely.
11 - Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.
12 - Enjoy your delicious German Chocolate Poke Cake!.