German Chocolate Cake With Caramel Drizzle (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour.
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
03 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
05 - ½ teaspoon baking powder.
06 - ½ teaspoon salt.
07 - 1 large egg.
08 - ½ cup buttermilk.
09 - ½ cup vegetable oil.
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
11 - ½ cup boiling water.
12 - ½ cup granulated sugar.
13 - ½ cup brown sugar, packed.
14 - ½ cup unsalted butter.
15 - 3 large egg yolks.
16 - ¾ cup evaporated milk.
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
18 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut.
19 - ¾ cup chopped pecans.
20 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
21 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature, cut into pieces).
22 - ½ cup heavy cream.
23 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
04 - Stir in boiling water until well combined (batter will be thin).
05 - Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
06 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 12 minutes, until thickened and bubbly.
07 - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Let cool completely.
08 - In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color. Add butter and stir until melted. Carefully pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
09 - Place one layer of the cake on a serving plate. Spread half of the coconut pecan filling over the top.
10 - Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining filling over it.
11 - Drizzle caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the cake set for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy!.

Notes:

01 - This decadent German Chocolate Cake is filled with a rich coconut pecan filling and topped with a caramel drizzle, making it a perfect indulgent dessert.
02 - For an extra touch, you can add more caramel drizzle or even a sprinkle of sea salt for a salted caramel twist!.