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German Chocolate Cake — American recipe
German Chocolate Cake, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

German Chocolate Cake

Two tender, moist chocolate layers made with cocoa and boiling water, filled and topped with the classic cooked coconut-pecan frosting of caramelized evaporated milk, egg yolks and butter. Despite the name it's an all-American cake, and a celebration favorite.

At a glance

Cuisine
American
Category
Dessert
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
1 9-inch layer cake
Calories
About 550 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Medium
Dietary
Vegetarian

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