Ingredients
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- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Extra coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until well blended.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes before poking holes with a wooden spoon handle.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cooled cake.
- For frosting, heat evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan until thickened; stir in coconut and nuts.
- Spread frosting over the cake once slightly cooled.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 97g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg