German Chocolate Cake

By: Amanda Formaro from amandascookin.com

By: Amanda Formaro from amandascookin.com

"This gorgeous tiered German chocolate cake is swoon-worthy. Coconut pecan filling provides a delicate crunch between layers of moist cake. This impressive homemade German chocolate cake has tall decadent layers of moist chocolate cake, coconut-pecan filling, and chocolate frosting. This gorgeous 3-tiered German chocolate cake is swoon-worthy. Coconut pecan filling provides a delicate crunch between layers of chocolate cake. Traditionally, this cake is slathered with coconut pecan frosting, but this chocolate frosting version adds another layer of depth to an already amazing cake and it sure beats the boxed cake mix! "

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Serves16

Preparation Time2 min

Cooking MethodOven

Cooking Vessel Size9 inch round cake pans, stand mixer

Ingredients

4 ounces Bakers German Chocolate
1 cup Water
2 cups Granulated Sugar
1 cup Unsalted Butter
4 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Buttermilk
15.5 ounce Coconut Pecan Frosting
32 ounce Chocolate Frosting

Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray cake pans with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl place the chocolate and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Whisk well and reheat another 15-30 seconds if needed until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
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