Ingredients :
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup shortening
- 4 oz German baking chocolate
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
FROSTING
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 3 egg yolks
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 ½ cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
How To Make German Chocolate Sheet Cake:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder.
- In a small saucepan, add the water, butter, shortening, and chocolate. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the mixture is smooth and fully combined, add it to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Stirring between each addition, first add the buttermilk, baking soda, salt, eggs, and then vanilla.
- Transfer batter to the prepared sheet pan and bake for 20-22 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
FROSTING
- Add the milk, egg yolks, butter, and sugars to a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer. Stir frequently and continue cooking for 10-12 minutes or until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in coconut, pecan, and vanilla.
- Let frosting cool slightly and then spread over the cooled cake.
- Chill for 1-2 hours, then serve.