Indulge in Decadence with Homemade German Chocolate Cake

Preparation:

Chocolate Cake Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease two 8 or 9-inch round baking pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy cake release.
2. In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in the boiling water until well blended. The batter will be thin.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them onto wire racks to cool completely.

German Chocolate Frosting Preparation:

1. Melt butter and stir in cocoa powder. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, beating until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency with additional milk or powdered sugar as needed. Stir in vanilla extract.

Cake Assembly:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting over the cake and then spoon half of the coconut-pecan frosting on top, leaving space from the cake edge.
2. Stack the second cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with chocolate frosting.
3. Spoon the remaining coconut-pecan frosting on the cake’s surface, spreading it evenly.

Savor the Decadence: Delight your senses with the harmonious combination of moist chocolate layers and the nutty sweetness of coconut-pecan frosting in this Homemade German Chocolate Cake. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful indulgence anytime.