Description
This German Chocolate Sheet Cake is a rich, moist chocolate delight topped with a luscious coconut pecan frosting that adds a delightful crunch and sweetness. Each bite offers a perfect balance of creamy and nutty flavors, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Coconut Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×18 inch sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the coconut pecan frosting by combining sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before spreading the coconut pecan frosting evenly on top.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; store it covered at room temperature.
- Leftover cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and use additional coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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