German Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade German chocolate cake, featuring rich chocolate layers and a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or an everyday treat that brings joy to your table. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and a nostalgic touch that transports you back to fond family gatherings. With straightforward preparation steps, this recipe is easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just blended.
- For the frosting, cook sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes). Stir in coconut flakes and pecans.
- Once the cake layers have cooled completely, frost with the coconut-pecan mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg