Description
Savor the rich layers of chocolate and delightful coconut-pecan frosting in this classic German Chocolate Cake. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat, it’s a nostalgic dessert that brings joy with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and dust two 9-inch round cake pans with cocoa powder.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add buttermilk alternating with dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, combine butter, powdered sugar, egg yolks, milk, coconut flakes, and pecans over medium heat until bubbly. Frost cooled layers generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (119g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg