I love German chocolate cake - and this version truly is a dream! It's not only luscious, it's also easy to make using a mix.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Refrigerate until completely chilled., Grease and flour three 8-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, mayonnaise and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small heavy saucepan, heat the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool until thick enough to spread. , To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Beat chilled cream mixture until soft peaks form. Spread over sides of cake. Drizzle fudge topping over cake. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Fat 51g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Joshua Ndaia
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this cake. It's a great recipe to have in your repertoire.
King Name
[email protected]This cake is a chocolate lover's dream. It's rich, moist, and decadent.
Smrat News
[email protected]I would definitely make this cake again. It's a keeper!
Nilima RX999
[email protected]The frosting on this cake is amazing! It's so light and fluffy.
Megan stanley
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.
Unik
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not too sweet and the coconut flavor is a nice touch.
Natoya Bascoe
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and impressive.
Shemeer Fs
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it. It was the perfect way to celebrate.
Brenda Foster
[email protected]This cake is so decadent and delicious. It's perfect for a special occasion.
M Gul
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake came out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family.
Allen Trice
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Faheem Raza
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and rich. I highly recommend it.
Md Limon Khan
[email protected]The cake was dense and dry. I think I overcooked it.
Mary Mc Carthy
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Joseph Cazzuto
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and coconut in this cake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Md Nasim
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Ayush Sapkota
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again.