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German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Siegel's 1941s German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cups vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup butter; 3 large egg yolks; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cups shredded coconut; 1 cups chopped pecans; 2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup butter; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 tbs milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Inspired by Siegel's 1941

Time2h

Serves12

Layers of Coconut Pecan Frosting and Chocolate Frosting

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

2 cups 00 bread flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

4 large Eggs

1 cup Buttermilk

1 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

Coconut Pecan Frosting Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup Butter

3 large egg yolks

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 cups shredded coconut

1 cups chopped pecans

Chocolate Frosting Ingredients

2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup Butter

3 cups powdered sugar

1 tbs Milk

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

Method

Cake Directions

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Mixtures

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in boiling water until smooth.

Bake

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on wire racks.

Coconut Pecan Frosting Directions

Cook Frosting

In a saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 10 minutes).

Add Flavorings

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool to room temperature.

Chocolate Frosting Directions

Combine Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, beat together cocoa powder, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Assembly Directions

Layer Cake

Once cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of coconut pecan frosting on top, then add the second layer and repeat. Top with the third layer.

Frost Cake

Spread the chocolate frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate as desired.

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