German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Dulce De Leche, Nutella Whip, Toasted Coconut
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Combine Both Mixtures
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
