Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this classic German Chocolate Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake with a gooey coconut-pecan frosting make this dessert a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup boiling water
Frosting:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Melt chocolate chips in boiling water. In a bowl, sift flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, chocolate, and vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter. Fold in whipped egg whites.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool, then remove from pans.
- For frosting, cook evaporated milk, sugar, yolks, and butter until thickened. Remove from heat, add vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool, then spread on cake.
Notes
- For extra richness, toast the pecans before adding to the frosting.
- Store cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
