Description
Rich layers of German chocolate cake shine with a luxurious coconut-pecan frosting that whispers sweet memories of traditional German baking. Creamy caramel notes and nutty crunch make this dessert a delightful celebration of flavor you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Coconut and Nut Components:
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk egg yolks and evaporated milk together, creating a smooth base for the frosting.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until it thickens and reaches a pudding-like consistency (approximately 10-12 minutes).
- Remove the pan from heat and incorporate granulated sugar, mixing until completely dissolved.
- Add softened butter to the warm mixture, stirring until it melts completely and creates a silky, uniform texture.
- Pour in vanilla extract, blending it thoroughly to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gently fold shredded coconut and chopped pecans into the warm mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Allow the frosting to cool to room temperature, which will help it set and become spreadable.
- Once cooled, apply the frosting generously between cake layers and over the entire surface of the cake.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the frosting’s richness.
- Opt for unsweetened shredded coconut to control the overall sweetness and create a more balanced taste profile.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and prevent lumpy texture during cooking.
- Cool the frosting completely before spreading to achieve the ideal spreadable consistency and prevent melting on the cake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg