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German Chocolate Cake
German chocolate cake recipe is a beloved classic for its irresistible cake, rich coconut pecan filling, and decadent chocolate frosting.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Frosting
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 611 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup boiling water
Frosting
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray two 9" round cake pans with non-stick spray. Place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of each pan. Spray parchment.
- Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil. Beat with a hand mixer till well combined. Slowly pour in the boiling water and beat till smooth.
- Divide batter between two pans. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 8-10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks. Cool completely.
- Spread half of the frosting onto one of the cakes. Add the second layer, then spread the remaining frosting on top.
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Coconut Pecan Frosting
- Whisk together milk, egg yolks, and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Add the butter. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes, then stir in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before adding to cake.
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Notes
- MAKE AHEAD + STORE. Cover tightly and store at room temperature for 2-3 days. A large cake dome works the best. It can also be refrigerated for 4-6 days.
- FREEZE. Freeze the cake layers and frost separately. Cool and wrap each layer with plastic wrap, then wrap them together with aluminum foil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
373mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
57g
(114%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.