German Chocolate Cake
This sheet pan version of the classic German Chocolate Cake features a mild chocolate cake topped with a gooey coconut pecan frosting. It's perfect for picnics and family gatherings!
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 398kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 4 oz. German sweet baking chocolate chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil can use canola oil
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Frosting
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks beaten
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1⅓ cups shredded sweetened coconut
- {optional} pecan halves for topping each square
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour a 9”x13” baking pan. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; set pan aside.
- Place chopped German’s chocolate in a small bowl. Pour boiling water on top and set aside.
- Using a large bowl, add buttermilk, oil and sugar; whisk together until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Add melted chocolate mixture (from above); mix until well combined.
- Using a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix until well combined. Pour flour mixture into the larger mixing bowl and stir until just combined.
- Transfer cake batter into prepared pan. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean.
- Place pan on wire rack and let cool completely before adding frosting.
For the Frosting
- Using a medium saucepan, add evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and egg yolks; stir until well combined.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla, pecans and coconut; stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Once frosting has cooled, use an offset spatula to spread frosting evenly on top of cake.
- {Optional} Add whole pecans on top of each square of cake before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
