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German Chocolate Cake

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A classic German Chocolate Cake with rich chocolate layers and a sweet coconut-pecan frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare your baking pans by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix in a large mixing bowl the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the two large eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  4. Incorporate boiling water carefully into the batter; mix thoroughly until combined.
  5. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make the frosting by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan, then adding brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
  8. Add sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans once removed from heat; mix until thickened.
  9. Assemble by frosting between and on top of the cake layers once completely cooled.
  10. Slice, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Serve at room temperature for best flavor; can be stored in the refrigerator for longer freshness.

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