German Chocolate Cake Recipe
A classic German Chocolate Cake with rich chocolate layers and a coconut-pecan frosting.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Frosting
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup butter cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature.
- Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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