homemade German Chocolate Cake!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 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 evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
4. Allow the frosting to cool before spreading it on the cooled cake layers.

Assembling:

1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread a generous amount of the coconut-pecan frosting over the first layer.
3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
4. You can also garnish with additional pecans or coconut if desired.

Enjoy yourhomemade German Chocolate Cake!