German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Homemade German chocolate cake is always a favorite! With tender cake layers and coconut pecan frosting, it's decadent and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Frosting10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Lil' Luna
Frosting
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray two 9" round cake pans with non-stick spray. Place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of each pan. Spray parchment.
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil. Beat with a hand mixer till well combined. Slowly pour in the boiling water and beat till smooth.
Divide batter between two pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 8-10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks. Cool completely.
Spread half of the frosting onto one of the cakes. Add the second layer, then spread the remaining frosting on top.
Coconut Pecan Frosting
Whisk together milk, egg yolks, and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Add the butter. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
Let cool for about 10 minutes, then stir in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before adding to cake.
MAKE AHEAD + STORE. Cover tightly and store at room temperature for 2-3 days. A large cake dome works the best. It can also be refrigerated for 4-6 days.
FREEZE. Freeze the cake layers and frost separately. Cool and wrap each layer with plastic wrap, then wrap them together with aluminum foil.
Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2.5mg