Description
German Chocolate Cake is a beloved dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor and unique coconut-pecan frosting, making it a perfect treat for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cocoa mixture by combining boiling water and cocoa powder.
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the cooled cocoa mixture until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter between two greased 9-inch round cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Prepare the Coconut-Pecan Frosting while the cakes cool.
- Assemble the cake by layering and frosting with the coconut-pecan mixture.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing.
- Sift cocoa powder and flour for a lighter cake.
- Check for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Cake, dessert, chocolate cake, coconut-pecan frosting