German Chocolate Cake

Indulgent German Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Flourless German Chocolate Cake, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and a decadent coconut pecan caramel topping. This recipe is sure to be a hit for any occasion!

Ingredients

Flourless Chocolate Cake

• 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (170 g)
• 8 Tbsp/1 Stick Unsalted Butter (113 g)
• ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (43 g)
• ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar (150 g)
• ¼ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3 Large Eggs

Chocolate Ganache

• 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (170 g)
• ½ Cup Heavy Cream (113 g)
• Pinch of Fine Sea Salt

Coconut Pecan Caramel Topping

• 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (37 g)
• ¾ Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed (175 g)
• 2 Large Egg Yolks
• 5 Oz. Can Evaporated Milk (Approximately ¾ Cup, 147 ml)
• 2 tablespoon Heavy Cream (22 ml)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 ½ Cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut (135 g)
• ¾ Cup Chopped Pecans (85 g)
• ½ teaspoon Angostura Bitters (Optional)
• Pinch Fine Sea Salt

Directions

Flourless Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Melt over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and beaten eggs.
3. In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients until evenly mixed.
4. Grease a 9-inch cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. Pour batter into the pan.
5. Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

Chocolate Ganache

1. While the cake bakes, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Keep warm.

Coconut Pecan Caramel Topping

1. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, egg yolks, heavy cream, and evaporated milk. Heat until boiling, then reduce to medium and cook until thickened (about 4-5 minutes).
2. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, pecans, coconut, bitters, and salt. Cool completely.

Assembly

1. Spread warm ganache over the cooled cake. Let set.
2. Top with coconut pecan caramel mixture. Allow to set before slicing.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 8

Enjoy this decadent German Chocolate Cake with its layers of rich chocolate and sweet, nutty caramel topping. Perfect for celebrations or a special dessert treat!