The BEST German Chocolate Cake (video)
"One of the most iconic chocolate cake recipes – German chocolate cake is unbeatable! My recipe for this classic coconut cake includes rich chocolate cake layers, classic American chocolate buttercream, the classic pecan and coconut custard filling, chocolate ganache as garnish and more toasted coconut flakes! This stunning cake is simply the best and it’s […]..."
INGREDIENTS
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For Chocolate Cake:
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1 1/2 cups (340 g) unsalted butter
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softened
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1 1/2 cups (300g) white granulated sugar
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6 large eggs
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1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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melted
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup (80ml) water
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3 tbsp (9g) instant coffee
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1 1/4 cup (300ml) milk
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3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (50 g) cocoa powder
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2 tbsp (24 g) baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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For Filling:
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3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter
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12 oz (350 ml) evaporated milk
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6 egg yolks
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1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
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1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp coconut extract
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optional
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3 cups (225 g) coconut flakes; divided
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1 1/2 cups (190 g) chopped pecans
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For Buttercream:
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2 cups (453g) unsalted butter
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
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1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
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1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips
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3 cups (375g) confectioner's sugar
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For Chocolate Ganache:
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1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips
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1/4 cup (60 ml) cream
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Optional Syrup:
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1 cup (240 ml) water
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1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
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2 tsp coconut extract
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