The first time I had German Chocolate Cake was when I was a teen. I was at my friend’s house, and we decided to bake a cake. One taste of the Pecan Frosting and I was hooked. It was amazing. Moist delicious chocolate cake paired with a nutty coconut frosting.
I wanted to recreate that flavor sensation all over again. This cake brought back so many memories, I was back in time. I love this cake, I made it as my birthday cake this year. Even though I didn’t make the cake from scratch…..I KNOW! It was still wonderful!!
Yield: 10-12
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
This German chocolate cake is so delicious with it's amazing Coconut Pecan Frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package German Chocolate Cake
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs plus
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup Pure Vegetable Oil
- 1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup flaked coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, 3 eggs, oil and 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. Beat on low speed until moistened, then beat on high speed 2 minutes.
- Pour into well-greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan. ( I used a Wilton Round 12x2" pan)
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
- In small saucepan, combine remaining sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk and butter.
- Over medium heat, cook and stir until thickened, about 6 minutes.
- Add pecans, coconut and vanilla; spread over warm cake. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Wednesday 10th of December 2014
One on my favorite cakes! Love German Chocolate! Yum!
nettiemoore11
Wednesday 10th of December 2014
Thank you Serena, it really came out perfectly moist and delicious! Nettie
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Wednesday 10th of December 2014
This is one of my faves from childhood. Makes me so happy to see this! Must try!
nettiemoore11
Wednesday 10th of December 2014
Thank you Patricia! Hope you enjoy this cake as much as we did! Nettie
Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
Wednesday 10th of December 2014
Another gorgeous cake Nettie...perfect for holiday entertaining!
nettiemoore11
Wednesday 10th of December 2014
Thank you Linda, it is a holiday treat!! Nettie