German chocolate cake is one of the most popular cakes in the world. It is a dense, chocolatey cake that is often decorated with whipped cream and nuts. This recipe for German chocolate cake is easy to follow and yields a delicious result. ..
Homemade German Chocolate Cake
Pure. Unadulterated. Indulgence. This Homemade German Chocolate Cake is loaded with goodies, chocolate, caramel, and pecans. It all comes together for a divine dessert that’s perfect for parties, birthdays, any occasion! Looking for more chocolate recipes? Why not also try my Favorite Chocolate Cupcakes and my Chocolate Chip Cookie Fudge!
How to Make German Chocolate Cake
In two bowl, mix your wet and dry ingredients then combine to make the cake batter. Divide the batter evenly into prepped cake pans and bake for 25 mins. Make the icing by combine all the icing ingredients in a saucepan and simmer. Combine all the buttercream ingredients in a stand mixer. Assemble your cake on a stand by alternating on your cake layers and piping on buttercream. Spread the buttercream over the entire surface of the cake. Pipe buttercream swirls around the edge of the cake. Spread the coconut pecan icing on the top of the cake. Drizzle with chocolate syrup then serve!
This chocolate cake will knock your socks off! Beautiful, chocolatey and moist – so good! What’s so great is the chocolate does not overwhelm, it’s the perfect level of sweetness. Layers of melt in the mouth buttercream with moist chocolate cake, all topped with a gorgeous pecan-coconut icing, this German Chocolate Cake is one decadent dessert! It’s a showstopper cake that comes together easily, you have to give this a try! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
