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German Chocolate Sheet Cake

This German Chocolate Sheet Cake is so moist and SO delicious! The Coconut Pecan Frosting on top adds a richness and flavor that will blow you mind! This recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 417kcal

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 ounces German Chocolate baking chocolate
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Coconut Pecan Frosting

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray a 15x10x1 inch baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, measure flour and sugar. Set aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan, combine butter, water, German Chocolate baking chocolate and shortening. Bring to a boil. After mixture reaches a boil, add it to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add buttermilk, then baking soda, then eggs, then vanilla in that order, mixing in-between each addition.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes

German Chocolate Frosting

  • In a medium sauce pan over medium high heat combine milk, sugar egg yolks, and butter. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Stir constantly for about 12 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and add coconut and pecans. Stir in vanilla. Spread over cake evenly and drizzle with hot fudge.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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