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German Chocolate Cake
This is the BEST German Chocolate Cake! It's perfectly rich and chocolatey and no one can resist that sweet and sticky coconut pecan topping. A delicious cake for any occasion!
👥 14 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h 5m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 2 9-inch round cake pans then line bottom with a round of parchment paper. Butter parchment then dust pans lightly with cocoa powder or flour and shake out excess. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
(248g) all-purpose flour ((spoon and level to measure)*)2 cups(400g) granulated sugar2 cupsbaking powder2 tsp(236) whole milk1 cup(235ml) boiling water1 cup(172g) sweetened flaked coconut2 cups(106g) chopped pecans, (toasted)1 cupsalt1 tsp
3
Add the milk, eggs and vanilla and using an electric hand mixer beat on medium speed until combined. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the oil.
(248g) all-purpose flour ((spoon and level to measure)*)2 cups(400g) granulated sugar2 cups(236) whole milk1 cuplarge eggs2(235ml) boiling water1 cup(172g) sweetened flaked coconut2 cups(106g) chopped pecans, (toasted)1 cup
4
With the mixer still on low, carefully and slowly pour in boiling water and mix until well combined, about ⏱️ 2 - 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
5
Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about ⏱️ 30 - 35 minutes. Let cakes cook ⏱️ 10 minutes then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
6
Once cool spread about 1/3 of the frosting over one layer of cake. Top with the second layer of cake and frost only the top of the cake with the remaining frosting.
7
For the frosting: in a large saucepan whisk together egg yolks and evaporated milk until very well combined.
(248g) all-purpose flour ((spoon and level to measure)*)2 cups(400g) granulated sugar2 cups(236) whole milk1 cup(235ml) boiling water1 cuplarge egg yolks5(172g) sweetened flaked coconut2 cups(106g) chopped pecans, (toasted)1 cup
8
Add in sugar and whisk to dissolve sugar. Add butter and cook mixture over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture has thickened, about ⏱️ 10 - 12 minutes.
9
Remove pan from heat, add in vanilla, coconut, coconut and pecans. Let cool until just warm then spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts
calories
578 kcal
fat Content
28 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
58 g
sodium Content
437 mg
protein Content
5 g
cholesterol Content
104 mg
carbohydrate Content
77 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
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