German Chocolate Cake is a classic American dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor, coconut, and pecans. This sheet cake version is perfect for a crowd.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| White sugar | 2 cups |
| Cocoa powder | 1/4 cup |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Shortening | 1/2 cup |
| German baking chocolate | 4 oz |
| Buttermilk | 1/2 cup |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
Frosting:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Evaporated milk | 12 oz |
| Egg yolks | 3 |
| Butter | 3/4 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Coconut | 1 1/2 cups |
| Pecans (chopped) | 1 1/2 cups |
| Vanilla | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
Instructions:
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