German Chocolate Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup butter
• 5 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• GLAZE:
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 teaspoon shortening