German Chocolate Cake
A rich German chocolate cake with a smooth, sweet and nutty caramel-like frosting. This decadent cake is the ultimate treat!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 box German Chocolate Cake (plus ingredients listed on box)
Coconut Pecan Frosting:
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut (make sure it’s fresh)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounce bar semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Make cake according to directions and allow to cool.
- For the coconut frosting: Combine egg yolks, sugar, milk, butter and vanilla in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it has began to thicken, about 12 minutes. Add in coconut and pecans and stir until thick enough to spread. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- For the chocolate buttercream: Place the butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer. Slowly add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, vanilla and salt. Add heavy cream as needed to thin.
- Frost the center of the cake with the coconut frosting and the sides with the chocolate buttercream frosting. Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!
Nutrition
Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3.6mg