🍫 German Chocolate Cake Recipe
📝 Introduction
German Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert that’s not actually from Germany — it’s named after Samuel German, who developed a special type of dark baking chocolate. This rich, moist chocolate cake is layered and topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting that makes it irresistibly good. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you want to impress your guests!
🎂 Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice)
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Cake
