German Chocolate Cake Recipe
A Hall's favorite with coconut icing.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Coconut Icing
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth (the batter will be thin).
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Coconut Icing Preparation
- 8
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- 10
Cook the Mixture
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- 11
Cool the Icing
Remove from heat and let the icing cool to room temperature before spreading on the cooled cakes.
Assembly
- 12
Layer the Cakes
Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread a generous amount of coconut icing on top.
- 13
Repeat Layers
Add the second layer of cake and repeat the process, adding more icing on top. Finally, place the last layer on top.
- 14
Frost the Top
Spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake.
- 15
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious German Chocolate Cake!