Easy German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this surprisingly moist and light German Chocolate Cake! This easy recipe delivers decadent chocolate flavor without being overly rich or heavy. Perfect for beginner bakers, it's ready in under an hour and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 800.8 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy German Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Easy German Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare your favorite German chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Using a fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  6. Evenly pour 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
  7. Pour 1 (14 ounce) jar of caramel topping over the cake, spreading evenly.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the cake to cool completely and the flavors to meld.
  9. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flaked coconut and 1 cup pecan pieces.
  10. Spread 1 (8 ounce) container of Cool Whip over the cooled cake.
  11. Sprinkle the coconut pecan mixture evenly over the Cool Whip.
  12. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving to allow the Cool Whip to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

250g

Fat

84g

Carbs

37g