Family German Chocolate Cake

💫 Introduction:

German Chocolate Cake isn’t just dessert—it’s an experience. With its deep, slightly sweet chocolate layers and the luscious, gooey coconut-pecan frosting, it’s a cake that speaks the language of comfort, celebration, and generations of tradition. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or Sunday dinners, this cake is made to be shared and remembered.

Despite the name, German Chocolate Cake isn’t actually from Germany. Instead, it’s a uniquely American invention with roots in a special kind of chocolate—and a whole lot of love.

🧾 Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water (or hot coffee for deeper flavor)

For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 Instructions & Method:

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