Ingredients:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Whipped cream or Cool Whip (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix according to package instructions until well blended.
  3. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Once baked, remove from oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  6. Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup until combined.
  8. Slowly pour this mixture over the poked holes in your cake so that it seeps into them evenly.
  9. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, granulated sugar, beaten egg yolks, Butter.
  10. Cook while stirring constantly until thickened (about 10 minutes) then remove from heat.
  11. Stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until well combined.