German chocolate cake

German chocolate cake is a delicious cake that is easy to make. You can enjoy it after dinner, or take it to a special occasion. What makes German cake different?

Not only is this cake traditionally made with sweet chocolate, but it also has a distinct icing. Instead of having a traditional buttercream or meringue, the icing is representative of a custard. The base is made of egg yolks & evaporated milk and should always contain pecans & coconut.

Ingredients:

Evaporated Milk, one 12-ounce can

Egg Yolks, 5

White Sugar, 1 1/2 cups

Butter, 3/4 cup

Pecan Pieces, 1 1/2 to 2 cups

Shredded Sweetened Coconut, 1 1/2 to 2 cups

 

Divide the eggs. Save the whites for another use or discard them.

In a heavy medium-sized saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, yolks, and sugar. Stir in the sugar and whisk until well combined.

Pour in the butter.

Stir almost constantly over medium heat until the mixture comes to a slow boil. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes to cool.

Mix in the pecans.

Mix in the coconut.

 

Mix everything until it's nice and thick, adding more coconut or pecans as needed.

Half of it should be poured onto the first layer of cake and spread to the edges. The foil strips under the cake's edges keep the plate clean.

Place the second cake layer on top and gently press it down.

Cover the top layer with the remaining frosting. It is impossible to do the sides, and it makes no difference. That's why this cake is so simple to make!

Serve it with the foil removed. This is delicious at any time of day, but it's even better when it's still somewhat warm.