Certainly! German Chocolate Cake is a rich, indulgent cake that’s actually an American creation, despite its name. It owes its name to an American baker by the name of Samuel German, who developed a type of dark baking chocolate that came to be used in the cake’s recipe. This cake is known for its layers of moist chocolate cake, coconut-pecan frosting, and sometimes, chocolate frosting on the outside. Here’s a classic recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional for Chocolate Frosting (if you like it around the outside):
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
