Description
Indulgent German Chocolate Cake brings rich, velvety layers of chocolate bliss straight from traditional German baking techniques. Smooth coconut-pecan frosting and moist cake create an irresistible dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Garnish and Texture:
- 1 cup (80 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter and sugar together until achieving a cloud-like, airy consistency, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract, ensuring thorough incorporation.
- Separately, sift together dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Evenly distribute batter between prepared cake pans, creating smooth surfaces.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into cake’s center.
- Transfer cakes to wire cooling racks, allowing complete cooling before frosting.
- Prepare frosting by combining egg yolks, butter, sugar, milk, coconut flakes, and pecans in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Continuously stir frosting mixture until it thickens and reaches a rich, spreadable consistency.
- Once cakes are thoroughly cooled, generously apply frosting between layers and across cake’s exterior.
- Slice, serve, and savor the decadent German chocolate cake.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother cake batter and even mixing.
- Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a light, airy texture.
- Toast coconut and pecans before adding to frosting for enhanced nutty flavor and depth.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent a dense, tough cake; stop mixing when ingredients are just combined.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg