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German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Do you love very sweet treats? This German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe is the best choice. You will love the rich chocolate base. It is perfect for big family parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • 9x13 Inch Baking Pan
  • Measuring cups
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Small Glass Bowl
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 2 cups GRANULATED SUGAR
  • 1/2 cup UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER
  • 1 tsp BAKING SODA
  • 1/2 tsp SALT
  • 1 cup BUTTERMILK
  • 1/2 cup VEGETABLE OIL
  • 2 large EGGS
  • 1 cup BOILING WATER
  • 1 cup EVAPORATED MILK
  • 1 cup GRANULATED SUGAR for frosting
  • 3 large EGG YOLKS
  • 1/2 cup BUTTER
  • 1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
  • 1 1/3 cups SHREDDED COCONUT
  • 1 cup PECAN PIECES

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees now. Grease your baking pan with some oil. This prevents the cake from sticking later.

    Step 2: Mix the flour and sugar together first. Add the cocoa powder and the salt. Use your whisk to combine them well.

      Step 3: Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl. Add the eggs and the vegetable oil. Whisk them until they look very smooth.

        Step 4: Combine the wet and dry ingredients slowly. Add one cup of boiling water now. The batter will look very thin.

          Step 5: Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Place it in the center of oven. Bake for about thirty-five minutes total.

            Step 6: Start the frosting in a medium saucepan. Mix the milk, sugar, and egg yolks. Add the butter and turn on heat.

              Step 7: Cook the mixture on a medium heat. Stir it constantly so it does not burn. It will become thick and golden brown.

                Step 8: Remove the pan from the stove now. Stir in the coconut and the pecans. Add the vanilla and stir once more.

                  Step 9: Spread the frosting over the warm cake. Use a spatula to make it even. Let the cake cool before you eat.

                    Notes

                     
                    Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
                    Do not overmix the batter to keep it light.
                    Toast the pecans first for a much better flavor.
                    Make sure your buttermilk is fresh for the rise.
                    Use a toothpick to check if cake is done.
                    Tap the pan to remove any large bubbles.
                    Let the frosting cool slightly before spreading it.
                    Keyword German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe