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German Chocolate Cake

Irresistible German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Delight

Enjoy this delightful German Chocolate Cake with a unique coconut-pecan filling, perfect for celebrations and guaranteed to impress anyone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Coconut-Pecan Filling
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cake pans
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients until well blended in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Slowly stir in boiling water until smooth, creating a thin batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Make the coconut-pecan filling in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until thick, then cool.
  8. Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over dark chocolate until melted.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering cake, filling, and topping with ganache.
  10. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache and avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a light texture. Toasting the coconut adds depth to the flavor.

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