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Homemade German chocolate cake is always a favorite! With tender cake layers and coconut pecan frosting, it&#039;s decadent and delicious.

German Chocolate Cake Recipe

all purpose flour

sugar

cocoa powder

baking powder

baking soda

salt

milk

eggs

vanilla extract

vegetable oil

water

evaporated milk

butter

coconut

pecans

egg yolk

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray two 9&quot; round cake pans with non-stick spray. Place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of each pan. Spray parchment.

Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil. Beat with a hand mixer till well combined. Slowly pour in the boiling water and beat till smooth.

Divide batter between two pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool for 8-10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks. Cool completely.

Spread half of the frosting onto one of the cakes. Add the second layer, then spread the remaining frosting on top.

Whisk together milk, egg yolks, and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Add the butter. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened, about 10-12 minutes.

Let cool for about 10 minutes, then stir in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before adding to cake.

Coconut Pecan Frosting

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Homemade German Chocolate Cake is always a favorite! With tender cake layers and coconut pecan frosting, it’s decadent and delicious.

German Chocolate Cake

You say German Chocolate Cake Frosting, I say Coconut Pecan Frosting, but we all say we can&#x27;t do without this delicious homemade frosting chock full of caramel flavor and the fabulous texture of coconut and nuts.  So good!

The Best German Chocolate Cake Frosting

Butter (We use Salted Sweet Cream Butter)

Brown Sugar (packed)

Evaporated Milk

Egg Yolks

Vanilla

Shredded Coconut

Add the butter and brown sugar to a...

Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium saucepan.

Pour in the Evaporated Milk and the egg...

Pour in the Evaporated Milk and the egg yolks.

Turn on the heat to low.

Stir the mixture continuously until the butter is...

Stir the mixture continuously until the butter is fully melted, the brown sugar has completely dissolved and the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Increase the heat to medium-low and bring the...

Increase the heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a low boil. When the bubbles begin to cover the surface of the caramel mixture stop stirring and set a timer for 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to cook without stirring.

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