1-Getting started with this German Chocolate Poke Cake: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and spraying a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to ensure nothing sticks. In a bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 3 eggs, then mix with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until it’s nice and smooth.

2-Once mixed, pour the batter into your prepared dish and bake it for 30-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before moving on that step is key for the next parts. After cooling, use the end of a spoon to poke holes all over the cake, which lets the flavors soak in deeply.

3-Now for the fun part: in another bowl, whisk together the 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk and 1 (11.75 ounce) jar hot fudge topping until they’re fully combined. Pour this mixture over the cake, watching it drip into those holes for extra moisture. Spread the 1 tub coconut pecan frosting evenly on top, then sprinkle with 1 cup chopped pecans and ¼ cup mini chocolate chips for that finishing touch. Slice and serve, and you’ve got a dessert ready to wow everyone.