Description
Sweet layers of German chocolate cake invite indulgence with rich pudding and coconut frosting. Chocolate lovers discover a dreamy dessert that whisks you through delightful textures and classic flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 2–3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (about 12 ounces / 340 grams) caramel ice cream topping
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded coconut
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix and bake the German chocolate cake at recommended temperature according to package instructions.
- Once the cake emerges from the oven while still warm, methodically create numerous holes across the entire surface using the rounded end of a wooden spoon.
- Gently cascade sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring the liquid penetrates completely into the prepared holes.
- Drizzle caramel topping generously, allowing it to seep deeply into the cake’s punctured landscape.
- Carefully spread a smooth, even layer of whipped topping across the entire cake surface, covering the milk and caramel layers.
- Artfully scatter shredded coconut and roughly chopped pecans over the whipped topping, creating a textured and visually appealing finish.
- Transfer the cake to the refrigerator and allow it to chill for a minimum of 4 hours, enabling the flavors to harmonize and the texture to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cake is slightly warm when poking holes to maximize liquid absorption and enhance flavor penetration.
- Select high-quality sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping for richer, more indulgent taste profile.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting whipped topping with coconut cream and using alternative milk-based condensed milk.
- Toast pecans and coconut beforehand to intensify nutty, caramelized undertones and add extra crunch to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg