I am 60 years old and only tried this recently. Great flavors! I love how I can whip this dish together
German Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor, coconut, and pecans. This sheet cake version is a convenient way to enjoy this beloved treat.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| For the Cake | |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| White sugar | 2 cups |
| Cocoa powder | 1/4 cup |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Butter (1 stick) | 1/2 cup |
| Shortening | 1/2 cup |
| German baking chocolate | 4 oz |
| Buttermilk | 1/2 cup |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
| For the Frosting | |
| Evaporated milk | 12 oz (can) |
| Egg yolks | 3 |
| Butter | 3/4 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Shredded coconut | 1 1/2 cups |
| Chopped pecans | 1 1/2 cups |
| Vanilla | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a sheet pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder.
- Melt wet ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the water, butter, shortening, and German baking chocolate. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly until smooth and combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk, baking soda, salt, eggs, and vanilla.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, egg yolks, butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, or until thickened.
- Add toppings: Remove from heat and stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
- Frost the cake: Let the frosting cool slightly before spreading it over the cooled cake.
- Chill: Chill the cake for 1-2 hours before serving.
