German Chocolate Cake
Experience the rich, decadent flavor of homemade German chocolate cake. This beloved dessert combines moist chocolate layers with sweet coconut and crunchy pecans, creating a heavenly treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened preferred)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- Chocolate frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually combine with dry ingredients while whisking.
- Fold in coconut flakes and pecans gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg