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German Chocolate Cake

The Best German Chocolate Cake Recipe EVER

Are you looking for the perfect German Chocolate Cake recipe? Look no further! This recipe is bound to become your favorite. Not only is it incredibly delicious, but it is also incredibly easy to prepare. There are just a few simple steps that you need to follow to make this delicious dessert.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

To make the cake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the flour and baking powder, and mix until combined. Then, stir in the milk. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.

In a separate bowl, combine the coconut flakes, pecans, and chocolate chips. Sprinkle the mixture over the cake batter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting, mix together the evaporated milk, butter, salt, egg yolks, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the frosting to cool before spreading over the cooled cake.

Enjoy!

And there you have it! The perfect German Chocolate Cake recipe. This cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. It’s the perfect combination of rich chocolate, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans. Enjoy!