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German Chocolate Cake

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A rich chocolate cake layered with traditional coconut-pecan frosting for an indulgent dessert experience.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (210 g)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75 g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (6 g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (7.5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil) (120 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)
  • 1 cup boiling water (240 ml)

For the Coconut Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup butter (115 g)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk (180 ml)
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (15 ml)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (120 g)
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (80 g)

For the Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup butter (115 g)
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (65 g)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (360 g)
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk (80 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease two 8 or 9-inch round pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla, then mix with dry ingredients.
  4. Slowly stir in the boiling water — the batter will be quite thin — then divide it evenly between the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  6. For frosting, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Stir constantly until mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, pecans, and coconut. Cool completely.
  9. For chocolate frosting, melt butter, stir in cocoa powder, then alternately add powdered sugar and milk until spreadable.
  10. Assemble cake by placing one layer on serving plate, adding chocolate frosting and half the coconut frosting.
  11. Add second layer, frost sides with chocolate frosting, and top with remaining coconut frosting.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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Keywords: German chocolate cake, coconut pecan frosting, chocolate dessert, layer cake

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