Description
German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Toppings:
Chopped pecans
Shredded coconut
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Instructions:
Bake the Cake Layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin. Divide batter between the pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
Prepare the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool.
Make the Ganache:
Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the coconut-pecan filling. Repeat with the second and third layers. Drizzle ganache over the top and sides.
Decorate:
Sprinkle chopped pecans and shredded coconut on top. Chill before serving.
Enjoy this rich, decadent treat!
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