German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Christy Mae's Restaurants German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3 tbsp cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water

Inspired by Christy Mae's Restaurant

Time1h 30m

Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

2 cups 00 bread flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

4 large Eggs

1 cup Buttermilk

1 cup Tuscany sunflower oil

2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

Method

Preparation Directions

Prepare the Cake Batter

Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until well combined.

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter evenly into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Prepare the Frosting

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks. Cook while stirring constantly until thickened, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.

Assemble the Cake

Place one layer of the cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

Serve

Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes to set before slicing and serving.