Family German Chocolate Cake

Ohhh Ashley 😍 — a Family German Chocolate Cake is a showstopper! Rich, moist chocolate layers topped with that classic coconut-pecan frosting — it’s perfect for celebrations, family dinners, or whenever you want a slice of pure indulgence. 🍫🥥🌰

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🍰 Family German Chocolate Cake

Servings: 12–16
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes per layer

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🧂 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 4 oz (115 g) German sweet chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk

For the Classic Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

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