Family German Chocolate Cake

Here’s a classic Family German Chocolate Cake recipe—rich, moist, and perfect for special occasions:

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

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

For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Optional Chocolate Frosting for Layers:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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