German Chocolate Cake


388 reviews · 75 minutes · Vegetarian · Serves 15 · The BEST homemade German Chocolate Cake with layers of coconut pecan frosting and chocolate frosting. This cake is incredible!

18 ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 3 Egg yolks, large
  • 2 Eggs, large
Canned Goods
  • 1 1/8 cup Evaporated milk
Baking & Spices
  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar, light
  • 1 1/3 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 6 tsp Vanilla
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 cup Coconut, sweetened
  • 1 cup Pecans
Dairy
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
Liquids
  • 1 cup Water