German Cake Recipe

Name: German Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pam cooking spray (or vegetable oil & flour); 2 cups coconut; 2 cups whole pecans (a 6-oz. package); 18 14 ounces chocolate cake mix (batter, see directions below); 3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix); ⅓ cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix); 1 ⅓ cups water (or as called for by your cake mix); ½ cup butter (softened); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened); 1 (3 3/4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding (the regular size); 1 lb confectioners' sugar (3 to 3-1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

Pam cooking spray (or vegetable oil & flour)
2 cups coconut
2 cups whole pecans (a 6-oz. package)
18 14 ounces chocolate cake mix (batter, see directions below)
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
⅓ cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 ⅓ cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
½ cup butter (softened)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 (3 3/4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding (the regular size)
1 lb confectioners' sugar (3 to 3-1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons milk

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Mix chocolate cake mix as according to package directions and set aside.
3
Best done in a pourable bowl (one shaped like a large liquid measuring cup).
4
Set aside.
5
Spray a 9 x 13 pan with Pam cooking spray or cooking oil and lightly dust with flour.
6
Line bottom of baking pan with whole pecans.
7
Press down lightly with your hand (pecans should cover the whole bottom of the pan).
8
Spread coconut over that and spread out evenly.
9
Pour mixed chocolate cake mix batter over that (mix according to directions on box).
10
In saucepan melt the butter, then add cream cheese, instant pudding and confectionary sugar.
11
Mix well and heat just to boiling.
12
If it's too thick to be pourable then add enough milk to it so that it is pourable.
13
Drizzle cream cheese mixture over top of cake.
14
Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes or until done.

3922

kcal

Calories

238

Fat

397

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pam cooking spray (or vegetable oil & flour), 2 cups coconut, 2 cups whole pecans (a 6-oz. package), 18 14 ounces chocolate cake mix (batter, see directions below), and more.

Yes, German 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.

German Cake

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