Homemade German Chocolate Cake 🍫🎂
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Gradually add hot water to the batter, stirring constantly until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
While the cake layers are cooling, prepare the coconut-pecan filling. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, evaporated milk, brown sugar, and egg yolks. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool to room temperature.
Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate. Spread one-third of the coconut-pecan filling over the top. Repeat with the remaining layers and filling.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 12 servings