Description
A classic dessert with tender chocolate cake layers and a glossy coconut-pecan frosting that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (1/2 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 225 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) neutral oil
- 240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) hot brewed coffee
- 200 g (1 cup) evaporated milk
- 160 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 150 g (1 1/2 cups) sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted
- 100 g (1 cup) pecans, chopped and toasted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 170 g (6 oz) semisweet chocolate, chopped (for glaze)
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream (for glaze)
- 15 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare pans.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixer until pale; add oil.
- Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk; stir in coffee.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 28-32 minutes.
- Cool layers in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto racks.
- Toast coconut and pecans until golden.
- Make the frosting by combining evaporated milk, sugar, and butter; temper egg yolks, then cook until thick.
- Make the chocolate glaze by simmering cream and pouring over chocolate; whisk until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering with coconut-pecan frosting and topping with chocolate glaze.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Make-ahead options suggested for layers and frosting.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg