Description
Rich layers of moist chocolate cake crowned with classic german chocolate frosting transport dessert lovers to sweet indulgence. Luxurious coconut pecan filling and silky chocolate ganache create an irresistible celebration of traditional German baking heritage you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C). Coat three 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and dust with flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder mixture.
- Incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, blending until smooth and consistent in texture.
- Gently fold in boiling water, creating a thin, liquid-like batter.
- Distribute batter evenly across prepared pans, using a spatula to level surfaces.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack.
- Prepare frosting by combining ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, continuously stirring for approximately 10 minutes until mixture thickens.
- Remove frosting from heat, fold in coconut and pecans, then let cool completely.
- Layer cake by spreading frosting between each round and covering top, creating a decadent German chocolate masterpiece.
- Optional: Garnish with additional toasted coconut or chopped pecans for enhanced visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Swap vegetable oil with coconut oil for a richer tropical flavor that complements the coconut frosting.
- Use dark cocoa powder to intensify the chocolate depth and create a more robust cake texture.
- Replace whole milk with almond milk for a lighter, dairy-free version that maintains moisture and tenderness.
- Toast pecans before adding to frosting to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake’s overall texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 232 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg