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German-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe

German Chocolate Cake

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This German Chocolate Cake is a delightful dessert with a rich chocolate flavor, topped with a sweet coconut and pecan frosting. Perfect for celebrations!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter cut into chunks
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
  • 1 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz german chocolate
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, mix brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens for about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, vanilla, and salt. Cool the frosting for at least 30 minutes until it thickens.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  5. Chop the German chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl. Pour boiling water over it and let it soften for 1-2 minutes, then stir until melted.
  6. Add oil, buttermilk, and sugar to the melted chocolate and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then add vanilla.
  7. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
  8. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then spread the frosting on top and cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

For best results, ensure the frosting has cooled completely before spreading it on the cake.
You can prepare the frosting in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 95 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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