German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
FOR THE CHOCOLATE CAKE:
- ▢2 cups granulated sugar
- ▢1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- ▢3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ▢1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- ▢1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- ▢1 teaspoon salt
- ▢2 large eggs
- ▢1 cup buttermilk
- ▢1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- ▢2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ▢1 cup boiling water
FOR THE COCONUT FROSTING:
- ▢1/2 cup light brown sugar
- ▢1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ▢1/2 cup butter
- ▢3 large egg yolks
- ▢3/4 cup evaporated milk
- ▢1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- ▢1 cup chopped pecans
- ▢1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
FOR THE CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
- ▢1/2 cup butter
- ▢2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ▢3 cups powdered sugar
- ▢1/3 cup evaporated milk
- ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract