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German chocolate cake

This German Chocolate Cake is soft, moist, and filled with layers of chocolate goodness topped with a sweet coconut-pecan frosting that feels indulgent but balanced.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water