German Chocolate Cake

by Firebee Honey

German Chocolate Cake

This cake is known for it's delicious frosting, and Firebee Chocolate Honey adds that extra touch of flavor!

Ingredients

Yields 12 Servings
Cake
  • 1 1/4. Firebee Chocolate Honey
  • 1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. boiling water
Frosting
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. Firebee Chocolate Honey
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 c. evaporated milk
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. shredded, sweetened coconut

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two 8 or 9 inch round baking pans and set aside.

Step 2

Stir together all the ingredients (except the boiling water) in a large bowl, and mix well. Once those are combined, add in the boiling water. This will make the batter thin, but don't worry.

Step 3

Pour the batter into the two pans, trying to make them as even as you can. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.


Step 4

Cool the cakes for about 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Continue to cool completely on wire racks.

Step 5

While the cakes are cooking, make your frosting by combining the brown sugar, Firebee Chocolate Honey, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan. Bring it to a low boil and stir constantly for several minutes, until it begins to thicken.

Step 6

Once the frosting starts to thicken, remove from the heat and add in vanilla, pecans, and coconut, stirring to combine. Allow frosting to cool before using it.


Step 7

To assemble the cakes, put the first cake round on the serving platter. Add a light layer of the frosting to the center and top with the second cake round.

Step 8

Add the remaining frosting to the top of your cake, spreading it around to cover the entire top. Serve immediately and enjoy!


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