German Chocolate Cake

Chef Bella

This German Chocolate Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layers, a luscious coconut-pecan filling, and silky chocolate frosting.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 oz German sweet chocolate melted
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch cake pans.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, melted chocolate, and vanilla.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Alternate adding with buttermilk.
Bake the Cake Layers: Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
Make the Coconut-Pecan Filling: Cook evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Stir in coconut and pecans, then cool.
Assemble: Layer cake with coconut-pecan filling and frost with chocolate frosting. Garnish with extra pecans and coconut.