Description
A delicious German chocolate sheet cake with rich chocolate flavor and coconut pecan frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a sheet cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting.
- In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: german chocolate sheet cake