Description
A delightful German chocolate cake featuring rich chocolate layers and delicious coconut pecan frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth; gradually stir in boiling water.
- Divide batter evenly among pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, combine evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until thickened (about 10 minutes), then add vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Layer cooled cakes with frosting and finish the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
- Serve at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or garnished with coconut and pecans.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: German chocolate cake, dessert, coconut pecan frosting, cake recipe