Easy German Chocolate Cake Recipe and Frosting

German chocolate cake is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious cake that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup hot coffee
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the hot coffee, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the cocoa powder and pecans.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
2. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and decorate with additional pecans if desired.

FAQ

Q: Why do need to use hot coffee in the cake batter?

The hot coffee helps to activate the cocoa powder and create a moist and fluffy cake.

Q: What can use if don’t have any pecans?

You can substitute any other type of nut, such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts. You can also omit the nuts altogether.

Q: What can use if don’t have any heavy cream?

You can substitute milk or half-and-half for the heavy cream.

Q: Can make this cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the cake ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Pros

• Easy to follow recipe
• Made with simple ingredients
• Moist and delicious
• Perfect for any occasion

Tips

• To make the cake even more decadent, add a layer of chocolate ganache between the layers of cake.
• For a festive touch, top the cake with chocolate shavings or whipped cream.
• If you don’t have all the ingredients for the frosting, you can use a simple chocolate ganache instead.

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