Decadent German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting!

🍫🇩🇪 Decadent German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting 🥥✨

This classic Southern favorite — despite its name — is pure chocolate indulgence layered with sweet, nutty, caramel-like frosting. Moist, rich, and perfectly balanced, it’s a showstopper dessert for any occasion!

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🎂 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup water
• 4 oz German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

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For the Coconut Pecan Frosting:

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

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