German Chocolate Delight
Indulge in the decadent layers of flavor with this German Chocolate Delight—a show-stopping dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate cake, a luscious coconut-pecan frosting, and a velvety ganache drizzle. Perfectly balanced with hints of sweetness and nuttiness, this cake starts with a tender chocolate base made from scratch, using unsweetened cocoa and a touch of boiling water for that signature fudgy texture. Layered with a buttery mixture of sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans, and crowned with an irresistible chocolate ganache, this dessert is as stunning to look at as it is to taste. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and enough to serve 12, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for celebrations, holidays, or whenever you're craving a taste of pure indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1.5 cups chopped pecans
- 1.25 cups evaporated milk
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cups heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined.
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin—this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the coconut-pecan frosting. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, butter, and brown sugar.
Cook, stirring, until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Let the frosting cool to room temperature.
For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
Remove from heat and pour the cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let the ganache cool slightly to thicken.
To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the coconut-pecan frosting evenly over the top.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining coconut-pecan frosting over the top.
Drizzle the ganache over the edges of the cake, allowing it to drip over the sides. Spread any remaining ganache on top if desired.
Let the cake set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your German Chocolate Delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 507.7 g | 651% | |
| Saturated Fat | 200.4 g | 1002% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 780 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 5927 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1007.8 g | 366% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 111.4 g | 398% | |
| Total Sugars | 681.3 g | ||
| Protein | 136.4 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.0 mcg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 1786 mg | 137% | |
| Iron | 52.3 mg | 291% | |
| Potassium | 5562 mg | 118% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
