Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a classic German Chocolate Cake with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. This layered chocolate cake is a beloved dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 package (4 ounces) sweet baking chocolate
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the coconut-pecan frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks (beaten)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Melt chocolate in boiling water, stir until smooth, and set aside to cool slightly.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then stir in melted chocolate and vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to the batter alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool before removing to wire racks.
- For the frosting, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, then stir in coconut and pecans.
- Cool frosting to room temperature before spreading between layers and on top of the cake.
Notes
- This cake is traditionally not frosted on the sides—just between layers and on top.
- For a richer version, add a thin layer of chocolate ganache under the coconut-pecan frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
