Description
Rich layers of moist German Chocolate Cake reveal a classic dessert beloved by chocolate enthusiasts. Silky coconut-pecan frosting and deep chocolate flavors create an irresistible experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Liquid/Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Topping/Filling Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and prepare three 9-inch round cake pans by lightly coating with butter and dusting with flour.
- Using an electric mixer, combine softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Gradually fold in flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating between dry ingredients and liquid. Integrate cocoa powder until batter is smooth and consistent.
- Evenly distribute cake batter among prepared pans, ensuring balanced filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, rotating pans midway through cooking time. Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into center – it should emerge clean without wet batter.
- While cakes cool, prepare coconut-pecan frosting by gently heating condensed milk, butter, and egg yolks in a saucepan, stirring continuously until mixture thickens.
- Remove frosting from heat and fold in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until well combined.
- Once cakes have completely cooled, carefully layer them, spreading generous amounts of coconut-pecan frosting between each layer.
- Cover entire cake with remaining frosting, ensuring even coverage on top and sides.
- Allow cake to set for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Perfectly grease cake pans with butter and flour to ensure smooth cake removal and prevent sticking.
- Consider using parchment paper rounds at the bottom of pans for extra insurance against cake sticking.
- Bring eggs and butter to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that rises better.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg