Description
A rich and moist homemade German chocolate cake layered with coconut pecan frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Prepare frosting by mixing coconut, pecans, sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Spread frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: homemade german chocolate cake, chocolate cake, german dessert