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Decadent German Chocolate Paradise Cake Recipe

German Chocolate Paradise Cake
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A rich and decadent German chocolate cake with layers of moist chocolate cake, coconut-pecan filling, and chocolate frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin.
  5. Pour into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. For filling, combine coconut, pecans, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  7. For frosting, beat powdered sugar, butter, and cocoa until smooth.
  8. Assemble cake with filling between layers and frosting on top.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Let cake cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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