German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: spago chocolate cake (Spago's Chocolate Chiffon Cake); Coconut Pecan Filling; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups heavy cream; 6 large egg yolks; 8 ounces unsalted butter; 2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut; 2 2/3 cups chopped pecans; dark chocolate, ganache-- sufficient to coat sides (Dark Chocolate Ganache); chopped pecans, sufficient to coat sides

Servings: persons

spago chocolate cake (Spago's Chocolate Chiffon Cake)
Coconut Pecan Filling
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream
6 large egg yolks
8 ounces unsalted butter
2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 2/3 cups chopped pecans
dark chocolate, ganache-- sufficient to coat sides (Dark Chocolate Ganache)
chopped pecans, sufficient to coat sides

1
Filling: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
2
Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
3
Reduce heat to low and cook stirring for 1-2 minutes more.
4
Let filling cool until spreadable.
5
Will keep 1 week in refrigerator.
6
Soften before using.
7
Spread filling between cake layers and on top of cake.
8
Ice sides with very soft ganache.
9
Coat sides with pecans.

1921

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

116

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: spago chocolate cake (Spago's Chocolate Chiffon Cake), Coconut Pecan Filling, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, 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.

German Chocolate Cake

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