Ingredients and Weight:
- German Sweet Chocolate Cake Mix (1 box)
- Water (1 cup)
- Eggs (3)
- Vegetable oil (1/2 cup)
- Cream cheese (8 ounces, softened)
- Butter (1/4 cup, softened)
- Powdered sugar (1 cup)
- Evaporated milk (1/4 cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Pecan halves (1 cup)
- Coconut flakes (1 cup)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well blended.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- In a separate bowl, cream together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
- Sprinkle pecan halves and coconut flakes on top.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per slice
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent
- Moist and tender
- Sweet and nutty
- Topped with a creamy frosting and crunchy coconut-pecan topping
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely divine! The combination of chocolate, cream cheese, and coconut is heavenly."
- "The cake was a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious frosting."
- "It's easy to follow the recipe, and the cake turns out perfect every time."
- "I highly recommend this cake to anyone who enjoys a sweet and satisfying dessert."
- "This is the best German chocolate cake I've ever had. It's worth every calorie!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use evaporated milk, not condensed milk, for the frosting.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have pecan halves, you can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds.
