German Chocolate Cake Recipe

A decadent and delicious German Chocolate Cake with a rich chocolate cake base and a luscious coconut-pecan frosting.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot coffee

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.  
4. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot coffee. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  
6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.  
7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, coconut, and pecans. Let cool to room temperature.
9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost them with the coconut-pecan frosting.

Enjoy your delicious German Chocolate Cake!