Holiday
German Chocolate Cake
A festive dessert from Savor the Holidays — 12 servings.
Recipe by Cyman Huang
Cooked, styled and photographed in his kitchen.
German Chocolate Cake is part of Cyman Huang’s Savor the Holidays collection, written for generous seasonal tables and memorable gatherings.
Watch it come together
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 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 buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the coconut pecan frosting
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- 4
Gradually add boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
For the Coconut Pecan Frosting In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and simmering. Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Let frosting cool to room temperature.
- 9
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread coconut pecan frosting on top.
- 10
Place second cake layer on top and frost the sides and top of the cake with remaining frosting.
- 11
Decorate with shredded coconut and pecan halves, if desired.
- 12
Slice, serve, and enjoy the German Chocolate Cake! 180 Serves: 12 Prep time: 30 min Cook time: 25-30 min
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