German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Our homemade recipe, for German Chocolate Cake is a combination of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to a dessert experience. Picture moist chocolate layers embraced by a coconut frosting all topped with a chocolate buttercream. Made with love this masterpiece captures the balance of sweetness and decadence. What makes it truly special is the touch of nostalgia and the comforting sensation of perfection. Whether it's for an occasion or simply satisfying a craving this cake turns any moment into a culinary journey. Indulge in a slice of bliss and relish, in the pleasure that our German Chocolate Cake brings.
15 Servings
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 c granulated sugar
- 1¾ c all-purpose flour
- ¾ c unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 c buttermilk
- ½ c oil vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c boiling water
For the Coconut Frosting:
- ½ c light brown sugar
- ½ c granulated sugar
- ½ c butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¾ c evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 c chopped pecans
- 1 c shredded sweetened coconut
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- ½ c butter
- ⅔ c unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 c powdered sugar
- ⅓ c evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two baking pans.
- In a bowl combine sugar, flour, cocoa baking powder baking soda and salt.
- In another bowl whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla.
- Mix the dry ingredients together until well combined. Then add boiling water and stir until the batter becomes smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the pans. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Allow them to cool completely.
For the Coconut Frosting:
- In a saucepan, over medium heat combine sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks and evaporated milk.
- Cook the mixture until it thickens slightly. Then add vanilla extract along with pecans and coconut.
- Let the frosting cool completely before using it on the cake.
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- Melt butter in a microwave or on heat in a saucepan. Mix in cocoa powder until well combined.
- Gradually add sugar to achieve the desired sweetness while alternating with amounts of milk until it reaches a spreadable consistency. Stir in vanilla extract well for added flavor.
Cake Assembly:
- Place one layer of cake on a plate or cake stand; spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top followed by half of the frosting mixture.
- Add the second cake layer on top. Cover the cake, with chocolate frosting generously before finishing it off with remaining coconut frosting on top for decoration.
- Enjoy your German Chocolate Cake!
Notes
To transform this German Chocolate Cake into a gluten-free version just swap the regular all-purpose flour, with a top-notch gluten-free flour blend. Make sure the blend includes xanthan gum to replicate the binding properties of gluten. The rest of the recipe stays intact so you can relish those layers of chocolate, coconut and luscious frosting without any concerns, about gluten.