About This Recipe
German chocolate sheet cake is a single-layer dessert baked in a rectangular pan. The cake features a chocolate base topped with a distinctive coconut-pecan frosting. Contrary to popular belief, it originates from the United States and is named after Samuel German, who developed the baking chocolate used in the original recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Requires fewer steps than layered cakes
Uses common baking ingredients
Features a rich chocolate flavor balanced by sweet frosting
Designed for easy serving at gatherings
Includes the traditional coconut-pecan frosting
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
½ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Step by Step Instructions
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