Looking for a bold, delicious dessert? Try this German Chocolate Cake Recipe—a rich, indulgent treat with layers of cake, cream cheese, pecans, and coconut. It’s a Southern classic that will become a favorite at your gatherings!
Ingredients for this German Chocolate Cake Recipe
Cake Base:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 (15.25 oz) package German chocolate cake mix
- 1 ¼ cups water (or as needed by cake mix instructions)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or as needed by cake mix instructions)
- 3 large eggs (or as needed by cake mix instructions)
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup margarine, divided (½ cup for greasing + ½ cup for filling)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with ½ cup margarine.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and flaked coconut evenly over the bottom of the greased pan.
- Prepare your German Chocolate Cake Recipe according to package instructions using water, oil, and eggs. Pour batter over the pecan and coconut layer.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, remaining ½ cup margarine, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Do not mix—let it sink as it bakes.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean (some gooeyness is normal).
- Cool in pan before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12–15 slices
Nutrition (per serving, approx.):
- Calories: 470
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 360mg
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Sugar: 40g
- Protein: 4g
Indulge in this decadent treat that combines the rich flavors of German chocolate cake, cream cheese, pecans, and coconut. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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