German Chocolate Cake 😍Ingredients

🍫 German Chocolate Cake 😍Ingredients:

For the Cake:• 2 cups all-purpose flour• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder• 1½ cups granulated sugar• 1 tsp baking soda• 1 tsp baking powder• ½ tsp salt• 2 large eggs• 1 cup buttermilk• ½ cup vegetable oil• 2 tsp vanilla extract• 1 cup hot waterFor the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:• 1 cup evaporated milk• ¾ cup granulated sugar• ½ cup unsalted butter• 3 large egg yolks• 1 tsp vanilla extract• 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut• 1 cup chopped pecans

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in the hot water until the batter is thin and well combined.

4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. For the frosting, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.

7. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Let the frosting cool until spreadable.

8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of coconut-pecan frosting over the top. Add the second cake layer and frost the top generously.

9. Let the cake rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

Serve and enjoy this rich, chocolatey classic!