German Chocolate Cake
The BEST homemade German Chocolate Cake with layers of coconut pecan frosting and chocolate frosting. This cake is incredible!
COURSE DESSERT
CUISINE AMERICAN
SERVINGS 15
CALORIES 591
PREP 30MINUTES MINS COOK 45MINUTES MINS TOTAL 1HOUR HR 15MINUTES MINS
Equipment
Cake Pans
Parchment Paper Rounds
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
▢2 cups granulated sugar
▢1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
▢3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
▢1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
▢1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
▢1 teaspoon salt
▢2 large eggs
▢1 cup buttermilk
▢1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
▢2 teaspoons vanilla extract
▢1 cup boiling water
For the Coconut Frosting:
▢1/2 cup light brown sugar
▢1/2 cup granulated sugar
▢1/2 cup butter
▢3 large egg yolks
▢3/4 cup evaporated milk
▢1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
▢1 cup chopped pecans
▢1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
For the Chocolate Frosting:
▢1/2 cup butter
▢2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
▢3 cups powdered sugar
▢1/3 cup evaporated milk
▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
