German chocolate birthday cake

This recipe is lightly adapted from the original “German’s® Sweet Chocolate Cake” recipe from Baker’s Chocolate Company, originating in 1957. Both the cake recipe and coconut-pecan frosting recipes are true to the original, with my addition of chocolate ganache to frost the sides of the cake. If possible, use German’s Sweet Chocolate bar by Baker’s Chocolate Company to make the cake layers. An acceptable substitute is a semisweet chocolate bar with cacao content of 50% to 56% (this…

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.

Rich and decadent German chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream and chocolate ganache!

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

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

This German Chocolate Cake recipe is a classic! Tender, moist layers of chocolate cake are filled with an out-of-this-world coconut pecan filling that's gooey and full of flavor and texture! It's all frosted with the perfect chocolate buttercream!

This German Chocolate Cake recipe is a classic! Tender, moist layers of chocolate cake are filled with an out-of-this-world coconut pecan filling that's gooey and full of flavor and texture! It's all frosted with the perfect chocolate buttercream!

This Easy German Chocolate Cake Recipe is a simple, yummy, and easy-to-make cake—just FIVE ingredients—but the results are spectacular!