The Frosting Is Something Special
This is the part that makes German Chocolate Cake different.
Sweet coconut.
Crunchy pecans.
Creamy, caramel-like filling.
It's almost like a dessert all by itself.
It's Perfect for Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, family dinners—you really can't go wrong.
And because the cake looks beautiful even without elaborate piping, it's much easier to decorate than it appears.
It Gets Better as It Sits
Once the frosting has had some time to settle into the cake layers, all those flavors come together beautifully.
That makes this a wonderful make-ahead dessert.
What Does German Chocolate Cake Taste Like?
German Chocolate Cake has a wonderfully balanced combination of deep chocolate flavor, buttery sweetness, toasted pecans, and chewy coconut.
The cake itself is soft and tender with a rich cocoa taste.
Then comes the frosting.
It's sweet and creamy with a caramel-like flavor, while the coconut adds chewiness and the pecans provide a little crunch.
Every bite has something different going on.
And that's exactly what makes this cake so hard to resist!
Ingredients You'll Need
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee
For the coconut
