German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting

📝 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot water or hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)

For the Coconut Pecan Frosting:

• 1 cup evaporated milk

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large egg yolks

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

• 1 cup chopped pecans

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

4. Stir in hot water (batter will be thin). Pour into pans.

5. Bake 30–35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.

2. Stir constantly until thickened (about 10–12 minutes).

3. Remove from heat, add vanilla, coconut, and pecans.

4. Cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.

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