Description
A rich and moist homemade German chocolate cake with layers of chocolate and coconut pecan frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat, and stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool.
- Frost the cooled cakes with the coconut pecan frosting.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for better flavor.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- For a richer taste, add more pecans and coconut to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: homemade german chocolate cake, chocolate cake, dessert, german cuisine