Chocolate Cake with Caramel Drizzle

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German Chocolate Cake with Caramel Drizzle

A Love Letter to Chocolate, Coconut & Celebration

Introduction: A Cake That Tells a Story

This isn’t just a cake. It’s a warm invitation to memory, to joy, and to tradition. With layers of soft, deeply rich chocolate cake filled and topped with a luscious coconut-pecan filling, and finished with a golden caramel drizzle, the German Chocolate Cake is the kind of dessert that makes every celebration sweeter. Whether it’s your grandma’s birthday or your best friend’s wedding, this cake belongs at the table.

A Slice of History

Despite its name, German Chocolate Cake isn’t from Germany. It was named after Samuel German, an American baker who developed a dark baking chocolate for the Baker’s Chocolate Company in 1852. The cake became a household favorite in the 1950s when a Texas homemaker sent her recipe—”German’s Chocolate Cake”—to a Dallas newspaper. It quickly captured the hearts (and taste buds) of a nation.

Ingredients

All ingredients measured in cups unless otherwise stated.

For the Cake Layers

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup hot coffee (or hot water for a milder flavor)

For the Coconut-Pecan Filling

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Drizzle

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Method of Preparation

Step 1: Make the Cake Layers

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Combine: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Slowly stir in hot coffee to thin the batter—it will be loose but silky.
  5. Bake: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Coconut-Pecan Filling

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
  2. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens (about 10–12 minutes). Do not boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
  4. Let it cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.

Step 3: Make the Caramel Drizzle

  1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
  2. Without stirring, cook until the sugar turns a deep amber color. Swirl the pan gently if needed.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the cream and butter—it will bubble!
  4. Stir until smooth. Add a pinch of salt if desired. Let cool slightly before drizzling.

Assembly: The Romance of Layers

  1. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread half of the coconut-pecan filling evenly on top.
  3. Place the second cake layer and spread the remaining filling on top.
  4. Drizzle with caramel sauce, letting it cascade down the sides.
  5. Optional: Garnish with toasted coconut, chocolate curls, or extra pecans.

Conclusion: A Cake for the Heart

This cake isn’t made for the faint of heart—it’s made for lovers of bold flavor, warm gatherings, and rich memories. It’s a cake you slice with pride and serve with joy.

Lovers of This Cake Say…

Jessica R., from Atlanta: “This cake made my fiancé cry. No joke.”
Carlos M., from El Paso: “I proposed after she served me this cake. She said yes.”
Grandma Louise, from Ohio: “I’ve been baking for 70 years. This is the one.”

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