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Ina Garten German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ina Garten German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Emily Grace
The Ina Garten German Chocolate Cake Recipe is rich, sweet and very special. This cake is perfect for celebrations. It has moist chocolate layers and a nutty coconut frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups
  • Granulated sugar – 2 cups
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – ¾ cup
  • Baking soda – 1½ teaspoons
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Buttermilk – 1 cup
  • Warm coffee – 1 cup
  • Vegetable oil – ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons

For the Frosting:

  • Evaporated milk – 1 cup
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup
  • Egg yolks – 3
  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Sweetened shredded coconut – 1½ cups
  • Chopped pecans – 1 cup

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. This helps cakes release easily.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make sure they are well combined.

Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Combine Wet and Dry Mix

  • Add wet mixture to dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Then add warm coffee and blend well.

Bake the Cake Layers

  • Divide batter into the pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean.

Cool the Cake Layers

  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting

  • In a saucepan, mix evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Add Coconut and Pecans

  • When frosting thickens, remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Let it cool to room temperature.

Frost the Cake

  • Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost again. Finish with extra nuts if desired.

Notes

  • Use warm coffee for richer chocolate flavor
  • Cool cake layers completely before frosting
  • Stir frosting constantly to avoid lumps
  • Use fresh coconut and pecans for best taste
  • Let frosting set for 30 minutes before serving
Keyword Ina Garten German Chocolate Cake Recipe