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Delicious German Chocolate Cake

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Certainly! German Chocolate Cake is a rich, indulgent cake that’s actually an American creation, despite its name. It owes its name to an American baker by the name of Samuel German, who developed a type of dark baking chocolate that came to be used in the cake’s recipe. This cake is known for its layers of moist chocolate cake, coconut-pecan frosting, and sometimes, chocolate frosting on the outside. Here’s a classic recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional for Chocolate Frosting (if you like it around the outside):

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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