Description
A luscious and decadent dessert with rich chocolate layers and a uniquely sweet coconut-pecan frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For Coconut-Pecan Frosting: 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- For Chocolate Frosting: 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Beat in the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the coconut-pecan frosting, combine evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened, then whisk in egg yolks and vanilla. Stir in coconut and pecans, then cool slightly.
- For chocolate frosting, cream butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add evaporated milk and powdered sugar until smooth, then add vanilla.
- Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a platter, spread with coconut-pecan frosting, add the second layer, and cover with chocolate frosting.
Notes
Measure ingredients precisely and do not overmix the batter for a fluffy cake. Customize with different nuts or chocolate types.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg