Homemade German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Making a Homemade German Chocolate Cake is easier than you think with this easy-to-follow recipe. To get started, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in the coconut and pecans.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, combine the evaporated milk, brown sugar, and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat and let cool for about 10 minutes. Frost the cooled cakes with the German Chocolate frosting.
Nutrition
Each serving of this Homemade German Chocolate Cake has approximately 536 calories, 26g of fat, 65g of carbohydrates, and 5g of protein. This cake is a great way to treat yourself without feeling guilty about indulging!
This cake is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It also makes a great addition to any dessert table. Enjoy!
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