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German Chocolate Poke Cake with Air Fryer Desserts Easy Recipes Twist

Have you ever poked a cake just to make it better? I have—and trust me, this German Chocolate Poke Cake is no ordinary dessert. We’re talking rich, chocolatey cake drenched in sweet, gooey caramel and crowned with a nutty coconut topping that tastes like it came from a Southern grandma’s secret stash. The real magic happens when those warm caramel drips slide into the little holes you poked all over the cake. It’s a bit like giving your cake a spa day. And don't get me started on how it tastes the next day—assuming you don’t polish it off in one sitting. It’s also perfect for people like me who love homemade treats but don’t want to wrestle with a complicated baking session on a weeknight. And yes, while it’s baked in the oven, the style and ease fit right into that *air fryer desserts easy recipes* vibe—simple, sweet, crowd-pleasing. Whether you're into *chicken stirfry easy recipe* one night or *butter swim biscuits easy recipes* the next, this one keeps your dessert game strong and simple. Save it. Pin it. Eat it warm with a spoon straight from the pan—I won't judge.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer cookies easy recipes, air fryer desserts easy recipes, butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes ninja creami
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients required for cake mix (eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 jar (12 oz) caramel topping
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • Chocolate syrup (optional, for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Bake the German chocolate cake according to package directions in a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. While it’s still warm, poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk slowly over the cake, letting it soak in.
  4. Drizzle the caramel topping evenly over the cake, focusing on those poked holes.
  5. Let the cake cool completely, then spread whipped topping all over.
  6. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans.
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
  8. Drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving if you want to be a little extra.