Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of German Chocolate Pecan Cake, featuring layers of moist chocolate cake topped with a creamy coconut-pecan frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Chocolate shavings, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Slowly stir in the hot coffee or water. The batter will be thin.
- Divide between the prepared pans and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 8–10 minutes, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and chopped pecans. Let cool until spreadable.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of the coconut-pecan frosting. Add the second cake layer and cover the top with the remaining frosting.
- Sprinkle with additional pecans and coconut. Add chocolate shavings if desired.
- Chill for 30–60 minutes before slicing for cleaner layers.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg