German Chocolate Sheet Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a half-sheet pan (18×13 inches).
2. Make the Cake:

• In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
• Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, then stir in boiling water until smooth.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

1. Make the Frosting:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine condensed milk, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla. Cook while stirring until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
• Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Let it cool slightly.

1. Frost the Cake:

• Once the cake is completely cool, spread the coconut-pecan frosting evenly over the top.

1. Serve and Enjoy!

This cake is rich, moist, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for any celebration!