Description
A rich and decadent German Chocolate Cake with layers of velvety chocolate, crunchy pecans, and sweet coconut, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together.
- Add the wet ingredients: To the dry mixture, add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the boiling water, stirring carefully. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Tap the pans gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until fluffy.
- Make the coconut-pecan frosting: Combine shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce in another bowl.
- Assemble the cake by spreading the coconut-pecan frosting between the layers, then smooth the chocolate frosting over the top and sides.
Notes
For best results, measure ingredients accurately and allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: German chocolate cake, dessert, chocolate, cake recipe