Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of this classic German Chocolate Cake. Moist chocolate cake layers are filled and topped with a luscious coconut pecan frosting, creating a dessert that is sure to impress.
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: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Melt chocolate: Melt chocolate chips in boiling water and let cool slightly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Beat egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into batter.
- Bake: Divide batter among pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool cakes and prepare frosting.
- Make frosting: In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Assemble: Spread frosting between layers and on top of cake.
Notes
- For extra richness, toast the pecans before adding them 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
