Guilt-Free German Chocolate Cake Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• FOR THE CAKE:
• 3 ounces milk chocolate , chopped
• 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs , room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream , room temperature
• FOR THE FROSTING:
• 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup pecans , toasted (see note) and chopped fine
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut , toasted (see note)
• NOTE: Avoid fat-free sour cream, which will make the cake gummy. Toast the coconut and nuts in a 325-degree oven, shaking the pan often, for about 15 minutes.