German Chocolate Cake Recipe

German Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This classic German Chocolate Cake is a decadent treat with layers of moist chocolate cake, a rich coconut pecan frosting, and a sweet chocolate topping.  

Ingredients:

  • For the Cake:
    • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour  
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder  
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¾ cup buttermilk
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup boiling water
    • 1 (4-ounce) package Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate
    • 1 ½ cups hot coffee (optional)
  • For the Frosting:
    • 1 cup evaporated milk
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 egg yolks
    • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
    • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.  
  2. Make the Cake:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.
    • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
    • In a small bowl, combine boiling water and Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate. Stir until smooth.
    • Add chocolate mixture to batter and mix until combined.
    • If using, add hot coffee to batter and mix until combined.
    • Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
  3. Make the Frosting:
    • In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract.
    • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.  
    • Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
    • Let frosting cool slightly before spreading between cake layers and on top of the cake.
  4. Assemble and Serve:
    • Once the frosting has cooled slightly, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
    • Spread with frosting.
    • Top with the second cake layer.
    • Frost the top and sides of the cake.
    • Serve immediately or chill for later.

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