This German Chocolate Sheet Cake is a classic dessert, featuring a moist chocolate cake base topped with a rich and creamy coconut-pecan frosting. It’s perfect for large gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
White sugar | 2 cups |
Cocoa powder | 1/4 cup |
Water | 1 cup |
Butter (1 stick) | 1/2 cup |
Shortening | 1/2 cup |
German baking chocolate | 4 oz |
Buttermilk | 1/2 cup |
Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
Eggs | 2 |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Frosting:
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Evaporated milk (12 oz can) | 1 can |
Egg yolks | 3 |
Butter | 3/4 cup |
Sugar | 1 cup |
Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
Shredded coconut | 1 1/2 cups |
Pecans (roughly chopped) | 1 1/2 cups |
Vanilla extract | 1 1/2 teaspoons
ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT |