Description
German Chocolate Cake is a delightful dessert that brings warmth and joy to any occasion. Picture moist chocolate layers beautifully stacked and generously filled with a rich coconut-pecan frosting. This cake not only tastes heavenly but also looks stunning, making it the perfect centerpiece for celebrations or a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With its simple preparation steps, you’ll be able to create this classic dessert effortlessly, impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add to the dry ingredients while stirring until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer with chocolate frosting and top generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg