Description
Homemade German Chocolate Cake is a luxurious dessert layered with moist chocolate cake, sweet coconut-pecan filling, and smooth chocolate frosting. With its rich history and even richer flavor, this cake is perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or simply to satisfy a serious chocolate craving.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Garnish (optional):
- Additional pecans and shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix into dry ingredients.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour evenly into pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then on wire racks.
- For the filling, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 10–12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and toasted pecans. Cool to room temperature.
- For frosting, pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Let sit 2–3 minutes, stir until smooth. Add vanilla.
- Assemble cake: layer cake and filling. Frost top and sides with chocolate frosting. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert