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German Chocolate Cake is a moist and delicious cake.
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5 from 2 votes

German Chocolate Cake

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories:

Ingredients

For The Cake

For The Icing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° and lightly grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Set aside.

For The Cake

  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat sugar and oil together, then add in eggs, Greek yogurt, and milk, beat until evenly blended. Add flour mixture and beat until combined.
  • Pour into prepared cake pans, and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven, cool, and turn out onto a cooling tray.

For The Icing

  • Whisk sugar, egg yolk, evaporated milk and vanilla in a pot over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes while stirring frequently.
  • Stir in coconut and chopped pecans, cook an additional 3-4 minutes, then spread over one of your cakes.
  • Place second cake on top and spread remaining icing. Add pecans if you like.
  • Cut and serve as desired.