While the cake is baking, you can prepare the coconut-pecan frosting. The frosting is made by combining shredded coconut, chopped pecans, sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. The mixture is cooked over medium heat until it thickens and becomes a caramel-like consistency. Once the cake layers have cooled, you can spread the frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
German chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is often enjoyed for special occasions or holidays. Its combination of rich chocolate cake and sweet coconut-pecan frosting makes it a favorite among many dessert lovers.
Here’s a traditional recipe for German chocolate cake:
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