German Chocolate Cake: The Indulgent Recipe You’ll Crave
A classic German Chocolate Cake that’s rich, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, mix coconut and pecans with a creamy frosting of your choice.
- Layer the cakes with frosting and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cakes cool completely and frost overnight.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Cake, dessert, chocolate, cake