Homemade German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting

Homemade German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting

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Make this classic German Chocolate Cake from scratch with rich chocolate layers and homemade coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

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Cooking tools:

  • Hand mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Cake pan
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Toothpick
  • Parchment paper
  • Wax paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Aluminum foil
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (130g) sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans

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