The BEST German Chocolate Cake

Name: The BEST German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounces German sweet chocolate chopped; ½ cup boiling hot water; 1 cup butter (softened); 1 ¾ cups sugar; 4 eggs (room temperature, divided); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¾ cup brown sugar; 12 ounces evaporated milk; ¾ cup butter; 5 large egg yolks (room temperature, beaten); 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut; 1 ½ cups chopped pecans; 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This traditional Homemade German Chocolate Cake Recipe can be described in one word; perfection. Spoonfuls of creamy, sweet coconut pecan frosting nestled between rich chocolate cake layers, all made completely from scratch. This old-fashioned cake recipe is the ideal dessert for all of your dessert cravings and special occasions.

Updated at: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:53:41 GMT