German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup boiling water or hot coffee (for richer flavor)
For the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Chocolate Frosting (optional):
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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