Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of German Chocolate Cake, a timeless dessert that delights with its moist chocolate layers and sumptuous coconut-pecan frosting. This cake is perfect for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. The combination of velvety chocolate cake and the unique frosting creates a harmonious balance of sweetness and texture that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With straightforward preparation steps and accessible ingredients, this recipe makes it easy for bakers of all skill levels to create a show-stopping dessert that impresses. Serve it plain or elevate it with fresh fruit or whipped cream for an extra touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup evaporated milk (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut (for frosting)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before preparing the frosting by combining sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in coconut and pecans.
- Assemble by frosting between the layers and on top of the cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg