Diane'S German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Diane'S German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package butter cake mix; 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup flaked coconut

Servings: persons

1 (18.25 ounce) package butter cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flaked coconut

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round cake pans.
2
Combine the cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, cocoa, buttermilk, vegetable oil and the 3 whole eggs. Mix until blended and pour the batter into the prepared pans.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cakes test done. Set cakes aside to cool.
4
In a medium sized sauce pan mix the evaporated milk, white sugar, 3 egg yolks and the butter. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thick. Remove from heat and beat until partially cooled. Beat in the vanilla. Stir in the flaked coconut and the chopped pecans. Use to fill and frost cake.

1670

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18.25 ounce) package butter cake mix, 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Diane'S German Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Diane'S German Chocolate Cake

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