german chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting

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In, AL
Updated on Feb 5, 2014

A great cake that taste as good as it looks!!

prep time
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 package bakers german sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 - eggs, separated
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter,softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING
  • 4 - egg yolks
  • 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
  • 1 package (7 oz.) bakers angel flake coconut (about 2 2/3 cup)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

How To Make german chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350
  • Step 2
    Cover the bottoms of 3(9-inch) round pans with waxed paper, spray sides with cooking spray.
  • Step 3
    Microwave chocolate and water in a large bowl on high 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted.stirring after 1 minute. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Step 4
    Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high until stiff peaks form, Set aside.
  • Step 5
    Mix flour,baking soda, and salt. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yokes, 1 at a time, beating after each.
  • Step 6
    Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until well blended After each addition.
  • Step 7
    Add egg whites, stir gently until well blended. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
  • Step 8
    Immediately run small spatula around cakes in pans. Cool cakes in pans 15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
  • Step 9
    Spread coconut-pecan filling and frosting between cake layers and onto top of cake
  • Step 10
    COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING:
  • Step 11
    Beat egg yokes, milk and vanilla in a large saucepan with whisk until well blended.
  • Step 12
    Add sugar and butter, cook on medium heat 12 minutes or until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add coconut and nuts, mix well. Let cool. Makes about 4 1/2 cups of frosting.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: German
Ingredient: Nuts

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