German Chocolate Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat for Any Occasion
A rich and decadent German Chocolate Cake that is perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sweet baking chocolate
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, melt sweet baking chocolate in boiling water.
- In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine chocolate mixture with dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Fold in pecans and coconut.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate.
- Decorate with additional pecans and coconut on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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