Classic German Chocolate Cake Recipe - Recipes Fives

Ingredients

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