Best German Chocolate Cake: A Simple Indulgence You’ll Love
A delicious and easy-to-make German chocolate cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix well.
- Stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- For the frosting, combine coconut and pecans with a custard base. Frost cooled cakes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- You can substitute walnuts for a different nut flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg