Description
German Chocolate Cake is a delightful dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate cake topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. This classic treat is perfect for birthdays and celebrations or simply to indulge your sweet tooth. With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, this cake will impress your friends and family, leaving them craving more. Follow this easy recipe to create a stunning cake that is sure to be the star of any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup toasted pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Top with the coconut-pecan mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg