Here’s a classic, delicious German Chocolate Cake recipe that’s rich, moist, and perfect for any occasion. I’ve included a simple version that’s easy to make at home.
🍫 German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 oz unsweetened German chocolate, melted
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, then vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing gently.
- Stir in melted chocolate.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold gently into the batter.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Frosting:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool slightly.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top.
- Add second cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
🍰 Tips for Success
- Use real German chocolate for authentic flavor.
- Frosting can be made a day ahead and refrigerated — just bring to room temp before spreading.
- Toasting pecans lightly enhances their flavor.
If you want, I can also give a 5-ingredient quick German chocolate cake version that’s ready in under an hour and still super delicious.
Do you want me to do that?
