Naked German Chocolate Cake. Back in the 1950s this wonderful cake became very popular and I requested it for several of my childhood birthdays. Step 2 Place the chunks of chocolate into the boiling water and stir until the chocolate has melted.
Grease and flour 3 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper. I made a boxed german chocolate cake mix to save time but used this recipe for the frosting and the entire cake was a hit. Theres no cake more special with its signature coconut-pecan filling and topping.
For this I turned to my absolute favorite chocolate cake that never ever disappoints.
In fact its based off of a Texas sheet cake also a chocolate cake with coconut pecan frosting. This Authentic Germans Chocolate Cake is the original recipe for this super moist mild chocolate cake and its frosted with the most delectable Pecan Coconut Frosting that youll ever eat. Bake for 30 minutes or until cake springs bake when lightly pressed in center. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.