Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this classic German Chocolate Cake, featuring moist chocolate cake layers and a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat for any day!
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 oz German sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the coconut-pecan frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment.
- Pour boiling water over chopped German chocolate and stir until smooth; let cool.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla and melted chocolate.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting: Combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened—about 10–12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool to room temperature before spreading.
- Assemble the cake by stacking the layers with coconut-pecan frosting between each, and spread remaining frosting on top. Leave sides unfrosted for a traditional look.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day ahead—store covered at room temperature.
- For extra richness, add a layer of chocolate ganache before the coconut frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
