Description
A classic dessert featuring rich chocolate cake layers topped with sweet coconut and pecan frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to blend.
- Add whole milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
- Reduce mixer speed and carefully pour in boiling water, then beat for about one minute.
- Evenly pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to cool on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 12 minutes.
- Stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans and let cool.
- Frost the cooled cake layers with the coconut-pecan frosting between layers and around the sides.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. Don’t overmix the batter once boiling water is added.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: German chocolate cake, dessert, baking, chocolate cake, coconut pecan frosting