German Chocolate Cake Recipe | Southern Sassy Mama

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

sweetened shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Unsweetened coconut is lower in sugar.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of sugar, 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1.5 teaspoons of baking soda, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder in a bowl.

Add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of milk to the dry ingredients and mix.

Slowly add 1 cup of boiling water to the mixture and combine until smooth.

Pour the batter evenly into two cake pans.

Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

For the frosting, combine 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon of corn starch, 3 egg yolks, 1 cup of sugar, 1 stick of butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook until it reaches a consistent slow boil, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in 1 cup of coconut flakes and 1 cup of chopped pecans, then let cool before frosting the cake.

Cooking Techniques

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