Grandma’s German Chocolate Cake | July 2, 2025

Grandma’s German Chocolate Cake

This German Chocolate Cake is a nostalgic, rich dessert featuring layers of moist chocolate cake filled and frosted with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. It’s a classic Southern cake recipe often passed down through generations, perfect for holidays, birthdays, and family celebrations.

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans

  • Mixing bowls

  • Electric mixer or hand whisk

  • Saucepan

  • Cooling rack

  • Spatula

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 package German chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake recipe)

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup hot water or strong coffee (to enhance chocolate flavor)

For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

  • 1 cup evaporated milk

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

 

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