German Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake layered with a sweet coconut–pecan frosting. Despite its name, it is actually an American classic dessert, famous for its deep chocolate flavor and the creamy caramel-like coconut topping. It is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you want an impressive homemade dessert.
📝 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
For the Coconut Pecan Frosting
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans