Ultimate German Chocolate Cake Recipe: Rich, Moist, and Irresistible

Indulge in the timeless elegance of a German Chocolate Cake, a dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate layers with a decadent coconut pecan frosting. This classic recipe is perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a slice of heavenly goodness. Follow our step-by-step guide to create a cake that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 4 ounces sweet cooking German chocolate
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 large egg whites, stiffly beaten

For the Coconut Pecan Frosting:

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 12 oz. can evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch square pans or three 8-inch round pans and set aside.

In a small bowl, pour boiling water over the German chocolate and stir until melted. Let it cool while you prepare the batter.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking soda, and salt. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites to keep the batter light and airy. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.

Bake for 40-45 minutes for square pans or 35-40 minutes for round pans, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

Coconut Pecan Frosting Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, evaporated milk, vanilla, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 12 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in flaked coconut and chopped pecans. Let the frosting cool and thicken before spreading it over the cake.

Assemble the cake by layering the frosting between the layers and on top. Enjoy this rich, moist, and irresistible German Chocolate Cake with your loved ones!