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German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Odd Ducks German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour; 2 cups Granulated sugar; 3 tbs Unsweetened 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; 1 cup Unsalted butter; 1 cup Granulated sugar; 1 cup Evaporated milk; 3 large Egg yolks; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 cup Pecans, chopped; 1 cup Shredded coconut; 2 cups Heavy cream; 1 cup Whole milk; 3 tbs Granulated sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 tbs Malt powder; 1 pinch Salt

Inspired by Odd Duck

Time2h

Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake

2 cups 00 bread flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3 tbs Unsweetened 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

Frosting

1 cup Unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup Evaporated milk

3 large Egg yolks

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 cup Pecans, chopped

1 cup Shredded coconut

Ice Cream

2 cups Heavy cream

1 cup Whole milk

3 tbs granulated sugar

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 tbs Malt powder

1 pinch Celtic sea salt

Method

Cake

Prepare the Cake Batter

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until smooth.

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into a greased sheet pan (18x13 inches) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

Frosting

Prepare the Frosting

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar, evaporated milk, and egg yolks. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, pecans, and coconut.

Frost the Cake

Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, ensuring an even layer.

Ice Cream

Make the Ice Cream Base

In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, malt powder, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is dissolved.

Churn the Ice Cream

Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.