Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with sweet coconut and pecan frosting, perfect for celebrations or indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pans by preheating to 350°F (175°C) and greasing three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mix and beat for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the boiling water into the batter, ensuring it’s well mixed.
- Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Make the frosting by melting the butter, adding coconut and pecans, and letting it cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cream cheese frosting between each cake layer and covering the top and sides.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious German Chocolate Cake!
Notes
Store the cake in the refrigerator for freshness. It can last 5-7 days or be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, German chocolate, dessert, cake recipe, baking