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German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

In this blog, I will share with you a german chocolate sheet cake recipe that is extremely delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 440 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Cake:

  • 1 cup  boiling water
  • 4 ounces  German sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup  oil
  • 1 ¾ cups  granulated sugar
  • 4 large  eggs
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups  all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon  baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon  salt

For The Topping:

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup  evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups  brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup  butter
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups  sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 ½ cups  chopped pecans

Instructions
 

For The Cake:

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F and greasing a 9x13-inch metal baking pan. Set the pan aside.
  • In a large, heat-proof bowl, place the chopped chocolate and pour boiling water over it. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes before stirring until the chocolate has melted and is thoroughly combined with the water.
  • Add the oil, buttermilk, and sugar to the bowl, whisking until fully incorporated. Next, whisk in the eggs and vanilla until well combined. Finally, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.

For The Topping:

  • To make the topping, combine the egg yolks, milk, and brown sugar in a large saucepan. Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined before adding the butter.
  • Heat the saucepan over low heat and cook for 10 minutes, whisking regularly, until the mixture has thickened.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Add the coconut and pecans to the mixture and stir to combine. Allow the topping to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Once cooled, spread the topping over the cake and allow the cake to cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to preheat the oven before you start preparing the cake batter.
  • Use a heat-proof bowl to mix the chopped chocolate and boiling water, and allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes to ensure that the chocolate is fully melted.
  • Whisk the batter until all ingredients are fully incorporated, but be careful not to overmix the batter.
  • Use a wooden toothpick to check if the cake is fully baked, and make sure it comes out clean before removing it from the oven.
  • Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before adding the topping.
  • When making the topping, whisk regularly while cooking over low heat to prevent lumps and ensure the mixture thickens evenly.
  • Let the topping cool for 15 minutes before spreading it over the cake to avoid it being too runny.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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