Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually water, oil, and eggs)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 1 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Equipment Needed
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Poking tool (like a fork or skewer)
- Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In my kitchen, I always start by preparing the cake batter as directed on the box. It’s a classic chocolate flavor that sets the tone for this luscious dessert. Once the cake is baked and has cooled slightly, I love to poke holes all over the top using a fork—this is the fun part! It gives the cake those little pockets for the sweetened condensed milk to soak into. (See the next page below to continue steps…)