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Certainly! German Chocolate Cake is a rich, indulgent cake that’s actually an American creation, despite its name. It owes its name to an American baker by the name of Samuel German, who developed a type of dark baking chocolate that came to be used in the cake’s recipe. This cake is known for its layers of moist chocolate cake, coconut-pecan frosting, and sometimes, chocolate frosting on the outside. Here’s a classic recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
3 large eggs, beaten
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional for Chocolate Frosting (if you like it around the outside):
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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