German Chocolate Cake
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German chocolate cake pairs moist, rich chocolate cake layers with a distinctive coconut-pecan frosting that's buttery and slightly gooey. It's sweet, nutty, and deeply satisfying. Serve this showstopping cake at celebrations or whenever you want an indulgent dessert.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 4 ounces Baker's German sweet chocolate (chopped (115g))
- ½ cup hot water ((120 ml))
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour ((270g))
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter (softened (284g))
- 2 cups granulated white sugar (divided (400g))
- 4 large eggs (separated and at room temperature)
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk ((240 ml))
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar ((220g))
- ½ cup granulated sugar ((100g))
- 1 (12-ounce/360ml) can evaporated milk
- 3 large egg yolks (lightly beaten)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (cubed (170g))
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 to 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans ((toasted) (120g))
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 140M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 354mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 262mg
- Calcium
- 131mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 354MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.