This chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting is a favorite dish at all of our potlucks.
Provided by Cindy Carnes
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes German Chocolate Cake
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line bottom of 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
- Microwave chocolate and water on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir halfway through. Stir until all is melted and smooth.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat after each addition until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour into 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, then frost with coconut-pecan frosting.
- Combine milk, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 4 egg yolks and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in large saucepan. Cook and stir on medium heat for about 12 minutes, or until thick and golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 108.8 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 239.3 mg, Sugar 37.5 g
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Jeremy Yandell
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Tinah Tokollo
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect combination of sweet and chocolatey.
Maria Clara
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Simon Abraha Seghid
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
KING OUTIS
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect combination of sweet and chocolatey.
Phindi Mkhwanazi
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Kristine Calvillo
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Travon Reed
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.
Frank Makoa
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a very easy recipe to follow and the cake is always moist and delicious.
Vivienne Shea
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Mado Jassar
[email protected]This cake was very easy to make and it turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Shakir Ullah
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect combination of sweet and chocolatey.
Bad Gaming
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.
Shamim Hossien
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a very easy recipe to follow and the cake is always moist and delicious.
Sabin Thapa
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It was moist, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.