German Chocolate Cake with Caramel Drizzle (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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½ teaspoon baking powder.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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1 large egg.
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½ cup buttermilk.
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½ cup vegetable oil.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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½ cup boiling water.
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½ cup granulated sugar.
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½ cup brown sugar, packed.
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½ cup unsalted butter.
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3 large egg yolks.
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¾ cup evaporated milk.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut.
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¾ cup chopped pecans.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature, cut into pieces).
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½ cup heavy cream.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Stir in boiling water until well combined (batter will be thin).
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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.
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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.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Let cool completely.
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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.
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Place one layer of the cake on a serving plate. Spread half of the coconut pecan filling over the top.
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Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining filling over it.
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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:
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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.
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For an extra touch, you can add more caramel drizzle or even a sprinkle of sea salt for a salted caramel twist!.