Description
Indulge in a decadent treat with this classic German Chocolate Cake recipe. Moist chocolate cake layers are paired with a rich coconut-pecan frosting for a truly unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the coconut-pecan frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until smooth—the batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whisk together evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, then stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Once cakes are cool, layer and spread the coconut-pecan frosting between layers and on top. Chill before slicing for best results.
Notes
- Make the frosting first for a cooler assembly.
- For richer flavor, lightly toast pecans and coconut before adding to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
