Baker's German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 ounces Baker's German chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
3. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate with water over low heat.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in egg yolks one at a time.
7. Add vanilla and melted chocolate.
8. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk.
9. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
10. Fold into batter.
11. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
12. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks.
13. For frosting: Combine milk, sugar, yolks, and butter in saucepan.
14. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
15. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
16. Cool and spread between layers and on top of cake.