German Chocolate Cake Recipe

This classic German Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and topped with a delicious coconut-pecan frosting.

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine German

Servings servings

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Baking pans
Oven

Ingredients:

Cake Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Salt
2 cups Sugar
2 Large eggs
1 cup Buttermilk
1/2 cup Vegetable oil
2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 cup Boiling water

Frosting Ingredients

1 cup Evaporated milk
1 cup Sugar
3 Egg yolks
1/2 cup Butter
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup Chopped pecans

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting: In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 12 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool until thick enough to spread.
Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Notes:

For best results, use room temperature ingredients.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cake, Chocolate, Dessert

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