Description
German Chocolate Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. This showstopper is perfect for any occasion, promising to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its moist texture and unique flavor profile, every slice is a celebration of indulgence that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened)
- 1 cup pecans (toasted, chopped)
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with coconut pecan frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg