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German Chocolate Cake

A rich, moist cake with a delicious coconut-pecan frosting.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Boiling water

Frosting

  • 1 cup Evaporated milk
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Egg yolks
  • ½ cup Butter cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in boiling water until well combined.
  4. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. For frosting, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 12 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool until thick enough to spread.
  8. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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Chocolate Cake
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