Description
German Chocolate Cake is a decadent dessert that will elevate any occasion. With its rich dark chocolate layers and uniquely textured coconut-pecan frosting, this cake offers a delightful flavor experience that melts in your mouth. The blend of sweetness from the frosting and the deep cocoa flavor creates a perfect harmony, making it a favorite for birthdays, holidays, or just a weekend treat. Easy to make yet impressive to serve, this classic cake is sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time and mix well.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk until just combined. Gently fold in whipped egg whites.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan until thickened; stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg