Description
A delightful German Chocolate Cake with rich coconut pecan frosting that captures the warmth of home.
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 evaporated milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla and beat on medium speed for two minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for thirty to thirty-five minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for ten minutes then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir while it cooks.
- Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about ten to twelve minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the coconut and pecans.
- Frost the top of one cooled layer, place the second layer on top, and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides.
Notes
For lighter options, consider using half whole wheat flour or replacing half of the oil with applesauce. Serve with fresh berries for a tart contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Cake, Coconut Pecan Frosting, Classic Cake Recipe