German Chocolate Cake
A classic German Chocolate Cake that combines rich chocolate, coconut, and pecans for a decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to your dry mixture.
- Incorporate the boiling water into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, tapping them gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
- Frost with a mixture of sweetened coconut and chopped pecans in your chosen frosting.
Notes
Pairs well with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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