Upgraded German Chocolate Cake
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Sally's Baking Addiction · by Sally★ 4.9

Upgraded German Chocolate Cake

NUTRITION · PER SERVING330M COOK
CAL 73%·PRO 23%
CARBS 182G50% OF CAL
11G FIBER151G SUGAR20G OTHER
FAT 79G49% OF CAL
40G SAT40G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A show-stopping layer cake with moist dark chocolate cake, a gooey pecan-coconut filling, and creamy chocolate buttercream. A Southern classic with impressive presentation and old-fashioned comfort.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 10
  • 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or coffee*
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 can (12 ounces; 354ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup (125g) chopped pecans
  • use this chocolate buttercream for a naked-style cake
  • use this chocolate buttercream for frosting the top and sides
  • optional for garnish: extra toasted pecans and sweetened shredded coconut
PREP
45M
SODIUM
613MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.