Description
Irresistible German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Filling
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Chocolate Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare the Cake: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Coconut-Pecan Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 12 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool.
Make the Chocolate Frosting: Beat butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with ⅓ of the coconut-pecan filling. Repeat with the second layer. Place the third cake layer on top, then spread the chocolate frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with additional pecans and coconut, if desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 550 kcal | Servings: 12 servings
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