Taste of home german chocolate cake

This German chocolate cake is my husband’s favorite! Each bite has crunch from the pecans, and sweetness from coconut and chocolate. —Joyce Platfoot, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Homemade German Chocolate Cake is a delightfully rich cake that’s filled and topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. It’s not overly sweet either. I think it’s a perfect cake for birthdays or special occasions, and if you’re not a fan of pecans, feel free to omit them. It will still be undeniably delicious! If

Original Baker's German Chocolate cake is mildly sweet chocolate cake topped with a decadent coconut pecan frosting.

This German chocolate cake recipe is sure to be a hit at home. Keep it under a cake dome until it's gone!

German Chocolate Cake is a delightfully rich cake that’s filled and topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. It’s not overly heavy or cloyingly sweet, making it a perfect choice for any special occasion. I think it’s an ideal dessert for birthdays or celebrations, and if you’re not a fan of coconut, feel free to adjust the frosting to your taste. It will still be undeniably delicious! If you’re looking for a moist & decadent dessert that’s not overly sweet, you’ve come to the right…

Baking the German chocolate cake last Sunday filled our home with warmth and nostalgia. My daughter helped, giggling as we mixed ingredients, while my partner savored the rich aroma. It became a sweet centerpiece for our family gathering, creating cherished memories.

A classic and indulgent dessert, German Chocolate Cake is known for its rich chocolate layers and signature coconut-pecan frosting. The cake has roots in 19th-century America, named after Sam German, the creator of a unique dark baking chocolate. This recipe continues a beloved tradition, perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

I am not a Baker. My mother was a fabulous baker, but I can’t hold a candle to the delectable and beautifully decorated cakes and desserts that came out of her kitchen. So when I am called up…

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Sometimes, "box top" baking can't be beat. And so it is for German Chocolate Cake -- I haven't found a better recipe than that printed on the box of German's Sweet Chocolate. I only make this cake when I'm going to see my friend Mary, and it's within a few days of her birthday, as she is quite fond of this cake. Here's Mary now, on her actual birthday, in her fab new apartment (paint samples on the wall), looking like a slice of cake has never crossed her lips, even though she's no stranger…