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Ingredients
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- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter cut into chunks
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz German chocolate
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until it boils and thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, vanilla, and salt. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes to thicken.
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Chop the German chocolate and place it in a large heat-proof bowl. Pour boiling water over the chocolate and let sit for a minute to soften. Stir until completely melted.
- Mix in oil, buttermilk, and sugar until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then spread frosting over the top. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chocolate is fully melted for a smooth batter.
Frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
For a richer flavor, let the frosted cake sit for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 95 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg