Best Ever German Chocolate Cake

July 25, 2014

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Rich, moist chocolate cake with smooth and creamy caramel like pecan and coconut frosting.

Chocolate Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
¾ cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

German Chocolate Frosting
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white granulated sugar
3 egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon of cornstarch

Cake: Pre-heat oven to 350º F. Grease three 8-inch or two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and lightly dust with flour. I like to do 3 8x8 pans, and just make a 2 layer, cake but set aside the...
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Nutritions

Calories
556

Sodium
401mg
16% DV

Fat
26g
41% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
76g
26% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV