German Chocolate Cake
German Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert that brings rich chocolate flavor together with a creamy coconut and pecan frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat on an ordinary day, this cake is guaranteed to delight with its moist layers and irresistible taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, combine egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in coconut flakes and pecans into the frosting mix.
- Assemble by layering cake with frosting in between and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg