Classic recipes like this old school German chocolate cake byOLD SCHOOL SOUL FOODwill always be a crowd favorite.
Its rich, moist, and delicious!
Try it at home Im sure youll be surprised how good it will turn out.
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Lightly grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans and shake out the excess flour.
Step 2:
Sift flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Add the chocolates to a small bowl and place over a bowl with boiling water.
Step 3:
In a second large bowl, add sugar and butter.
Mix with an electric mixer at medium speed.
Continue to beat until light and fluffy for about 2 minutes.
Next, add the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing after every addition.
After that, add the vanilla, then alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk.
Mix on low speed, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Step 4:
Fold in the melted chocolate.
Add the egg whites to the batter and fold.
Step 6:
Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
Step 7:
Bake the cakes for about 28 to 32 minutes.
They are ready when they spring back when lightly pressed in the center.
Once done, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 15 minutes.
Run a knife around the edges of the pans, then shake to loosen.
Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely for about 45 minutes.
Step 8:
Make the filling.
Combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, vanilla, and salt in a large saucepan.
Place it over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes while stirring constantly.
Remove from heat then mix in coconut and pecans.
Let it cool until thick enough to spread.
Place the second layer and repeat the process.
Top it with the last layer, and pile the remaining filling on top leave the sides bare.
Refrigerate for an hour before slicing and serving.
