German Chocolate Sheet Cake

Here’s a delicious recipe for a German Chocolate Sheet Cake. This cake is known for its rich chocolate flavor and distinctive coconut-pecan frosting.

German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and the butter is melted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
   • Gradually add the cocoa mixture to the batter, stirring until smooth.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
   • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
4. Prepare the Frosting:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
   • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Let the frosting cool to room temperature.
5. Frost the Cake:
   • Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the coconut-pecan frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Cut the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious German Chocolate Sheet Cake!

Feel free to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for an extra treat!