Easy German Chocolate Cake Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make German Chocolate Cake that's perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and a gooey coconut pecan frosting, this cake is sure to impress.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups boiling water
- 1 cup shredded coconut for topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, in a saucepan, combine shredded coconut, pecans, and any additional frosting ingredients of your choice over low heat until thickened. Spread over cooled cake.
Notes
Make sure to cool cakes completely before frosting. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!