Irresistible German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich layers of this German chocolate cake, complemented by a sweet coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for celebrations, it’s a delightful treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting, melt butter and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in coconut flakes and chopped pecans.
- Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and on top.
Notes
- For added flavor variation, substitute some granulated sugar with coconut sugar.
- You can include chocolate chips or additional nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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