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Ultimate Homemade German Chocolate Cake

A rich and decadent German chocolate cake layered with sweet chocolate, pecans, and coconut frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, German
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 4 oz German chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
For the frosting
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, pour boiling water over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and let it cool.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  5. Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt alternately with the buttermilk.
  6. Fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
  7. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold them into the chocolate batter.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of evaporated milk, and 1/2 cup of butter. Cook while stirring until thickened.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 cup of shredded coconut, and 1 cup of chopped pecans.
  3. Let it cool before spreading on the cake layers.

Notes

Make sure to let the cakes cool fully for the best flavor and texture. Serve at room temperature, and pair with ice cream or chocolate sauce.