Homemade German Chocolate Cake Recipe
A Homemade German Chocolate Cake Recipe is a true classic delight. Its rich chocolate layers are soft, moist, and perfectly tender.
Ingredients
For Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate
For Frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cake pans lightly.
- Melt German chocolate with butter until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in bowl.
- Beat sugar and eggs until fluffy and pale.
- Mix in chocolate, vanilla, and buttermilk slowly.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture gently.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes clean.
- Cool cakes on rack for at least 15 minutes.
- For frosting, heat evaporated milk, sugar, and yolks.
- Stir until thick, then add butter and vanilla.
- Mix in coconut and pecans. Cool before spreading.
- Layer cakes with frosting between and on top.
- Cover sides if desired with extra frosting.
- Slice and enjoy the Homemade German Chocolate Cake Recipe.
Notes
- Vanilla Ice Cream – Creamy ice cream balances chocolate richness.
- Whipped Cream – Light cream adds fluffiness to each slice.
- Fresh Berries – Tart berries cut sweetness with refreshing taste.
- Coffee – Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor beautifully.
- Caramel Drizzle – Sweet drizzle adds another indulgent layer.
- Milk – A cold glass complements cake’s richness perfectly.
- Chocolate Sauce – Extra chocolate satisfies serious chocolate lovers.
- Fruit Salad – Light fruit salad adds freshness to dessert.
- Hazelnut Spread – A nutty spread enhances frosting flavors.
- Cheese Platter – Savory cheese contrasts the sweet cake well.