Indulge your taste buds in the delectable world of homemade German Chocolate Cake, where rich cocoa blends with the sweetness of coconut and pecans. This culinary masterpiece is not just a dessert; it’s an experience that combines the warmth of baking with the joy of savoring a slice of heaven.
Ingredients:
| Quantity |
Ingredient |
| 1 ¾ cups |
All-purpose flour |
| 2 cups |
Granulated sugar |
| ¾ cup |
Unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 1 ½ tsp |
Baking powder |
| 1 ½ tsp |
Baking soda |
| 1 tsp |
Salt |
| 1 cup |
Buttermilk |
| ½ cup |
Vegetable oil |
| 2 |
Large eggs |
| 2 tsp |
Vanilla extract |
| 1 cup |
Boiling water |
Coconut Pecan Filling
| Quantity |
Ingredient |
| 1 can |
Sweetened condensed milk |
| 3 |
Egg yolks |
| 1/2 cup |
Unsalted butter |
| 1 tsp |
Vanilla extract |
| 1 1/3 cups |
Sweetened shredded coconut |
| 1 cup |
Chopped pecans |
Chocolate Frosting
| Quantity |
Ingredient |
| 1/2 cup |
Unsalted butter |
| 2/3 cup |
Unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 3 cups |
Powdered sugar |
| 1/3 cup |
Milk |
| 1 tsp |
Vanilla extract |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
- Add Boiling Water: Gradually stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- Bake: Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool Cakes: Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
