Classic German Chocolate Cake – The Best Rich & Gooey Layered Dessert
Classic German Chocolate Cake is a decadent layered dessert that features rich chocolate cake, a creamy coconut-pecan frosting, and an irresistible combination of flavors. This nostalgic recipe is perfect for any celebration, bringing together layers of moist cake and sweet toppings that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. Experience the bliss of this classic dessert that truly celebrates sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually combine with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, cook sweetened condensed milk with coconut and pecans over medium heat until thickened; cool before using.
- Assemble by layering cakes with frosting in between and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg