German Chocolate Poke Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix + ingredients listed on box (eggs, oil, water)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
For the Topping:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1️⃣ Bake & Poke:
Prepare cake mix according to package directions in a 9×13″ pan. Bake as directed.
While warm, poke holes all over with the handle of a wooden spoon. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over top. Let cool completely.
2️⃣ Make Topping:
In a saucepan, whisk evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat 10-12 mins, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool 10 mins.
3️⃣ Assemble:
Spread topping over cooled cake. Chill 1 hour before serving.