German Chocolate Sheet Cake - Easy Recipes
This German Chocolate Sheet Cake is a rich, moist dessert topped with coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for celebrations or as a comforting sweet treat.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then pour over dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, combine evaporated milk, egg yolks, butter, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake before serving.