German Chocolate Cake
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German Chocolate Cake
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This German Chocolate Cake is made with a rich, moist chocolate cake, chocolate ganache drizzle, and coconut pecan frosting.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour fluffed and leveled
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup hot coffee or water
Frosting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup Finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ganache
- ¾ cup chopped dark chocolate 100 grams
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Cake
- Grease and flour three 8" round cake pans, tapping firmly to remove any excess flour once coated. Turn the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, and oil until combined.
- Add milk, eggs, and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and whisk until combined.
- Slowly stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth.
- Divide evenly between prepared pans and bake for 20-22 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out dry or with moist crumbs. Set aside to cool completely.
Frosting
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cream, sugar, and egg yolks.
- Add butter, and cook over medium heat, whisking often, until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
- Let cool completely to room temperature (to a spreadable consistency) before frosting cooled cakes. If you need to cool quickly, pour into a clean bowl and place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, stirring often.
Ganache & Assembly
- In a small pot, melt chocolate and cream together over low heat, stirring often. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with ⅓ of the coconut pecan frosting.
- Repeat with remaining two layers, spreading chocolate ganache on the top cake layer and letting set completely before topping with remaining frosting (optional: you can reverse the order, and spread remaining frosting on top cake layer, then spread and drip the ganache on top). Let chocolate cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
713
(36%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
442mg
(18%)
Potassium
343mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
58g
(116%)
Vitamin A
749IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 713 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 713 | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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