German Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18.25 oz) box Devil's food cake mix; 2 None large eggs, plus 2 yolks; 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup salted butter; 1 1/2 cups toasted chopped pecans; 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 (16 oz) tub chocolate frosting; 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip; 1 cup fresh raspberries

Servings: persons

1 (18.25 oz) box Devil's food cake mix
2 None large eggs, plus 2 yolks
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup salted butter
1 1/2 cups toasted chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 (16 oz) tub chocolate frosting
1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip
1 cup fresh raspberries

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease 3 - 9 inch cake pans.
2
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Distribute batter between pans and bake for 12-14 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 mins then remove from pans and let cool completely.
3
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, whisk together eggs, egg yolks and condensed milk. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for about 15 mins, or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in butter, pecans, coconut and vanilla. Let cool to room temperature.
4
Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter. Spread with 1/2 of the coconut filling. Repeat layering. Top with remaining cake layer then frost entire cake with chocolate frosting. Garnish with whipped cream and raspberries.

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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: 1 (18.25 oz) box Devil's food cake mix, 2 None large eggs, plus 2 yolks, 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup salted butter, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Layer 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 Layer Cake

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