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German Chocolate Cake
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of white sugar
- 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of boiling water
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 cup of shredded coconut
- 1 cup of evaporated milk
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of flour, 2 cups of sugar, 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Add 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in 1 cup of boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- While the cakes are baking, prepare the coconut-pecan frosting. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 3 egg yolks, and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of chopped pecans, and 1 cup of shredded coconut. Allow the frosting to cool to room temperature.
- Once the cakes have cooled, spread the coconut-pecan frosting between the layers and over the top of the cake.
- Slice and enjoy this delicious German Chocolate Cake!
German chocolate cake is a classic dessert that actually has nothing to do with Germany. The name comes from Sam German, an American baker who developed a type of dark baking chocolate for the Baker's Chocolate Company in 1852. The cake, with its layers of moist chocolate cake, coconut-pecan frosting, and chocolate icing, became popular in the US. The rich and indulgent cake is a favorite for special occasions and holidays. While it's not German in origin, it has become a beloved American dessert. Some famous variations include the use of different nuts in the frosting or adding a hint of coffee to the chocolate cake for extra depth of flavor. For the best German chocolate cake, look for bakeries or restaurants with a reputation for homemade, high-quality ingredients.
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