Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz baker’s german chocolate chopped
- ½ cup water boiling
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2½ cups cake flour
- 1 cup buttermilk reduced fat
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1¼ cups chopped pecans
- 4 ounces baker’s german’s chocolate
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F convection or 350°F conventional. Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix 4 oz chopped Baker’s German chocolate with ½ cup boiling water until smooth, then let it cool completely.
- Sift together 2½ cups cake flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a medium bowl.
- Whip 4 egg whites in a clean bowl to stiff peaks, then set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream 1 cup softened butter with 2 cups sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the 4 egg yolks one at a time while beating well after each addition. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with the final yolk and scrape the bowl.
- With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and 1 cup buttermilk in three additions, starting and ending with the flour.
- Combine the cooled chocolate mixture until fully mixed in.
- If needed, rewhisk the egg whites then gently fold them into the batter until no streaks remain.
- Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–28 minutes or until the center springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to properly measure the ingredients for best results.
Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
This cake is perfect for birthday celebrations or special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.