German Chocolate Poke Cake (Version imprimable)

Chocolate cake with caramel filling and coconut-pecan frosting. Ultra-moist and rich dessert.

# Composition:

→ Cake

01 - 1 box German chocolate cake mix
02 - 360 ml water
03 - 120 ml vegetable oil
04 - 3 large eggs

→ Filling

05 - 397 g sweetened condensed milk
06 - 240 ml caramel sauce

→ Frosting

07 - 115 g unsalted butter, softened
08 - 480 g powdered sugar
09 - 60 ml whole milk
10 - 120 g chopped pecans
11 - 85 g sweetened shredded coconut

# Étapes de réalisation:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan evenly with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine German chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat thoroughly until the batter forms a smooth consistency.
03 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
04 - Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes at 2.5 cm intervals across the surface.
05 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and 120 ml of caramel sauce until fully blended.
06 - Pour the caramel mixture over the cake, ensuring it fills all the openings. Spread evenly for uniform absorption.
07 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and the remaining caramel sauce, mixing until a smooth and creamy frosting forms.
08 - Fold the chopped pecans and shredded coconut gently into the frosting until incorporated.
09 - Spread the frosting evenly over the entire surface of the cake, ensuring complete coverage.
10 - Refrigerate the cake for 1 to 2 hours to set the frosting before slicing and serving.

# Détails supplémentaires:

01 - For optimal absorption, ensure the filling is poured while the cake is still warm.