German Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 2/3 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350° and lightly grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Set aside.

2. 2

   --- For The Cake ---

3. 3

   Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl beat sugar and oil together, then add in eggs, Greek yogurt, and milk, beat until evenly blended. Add flour mixture and beat until combined.

5. 5

   Pour into prepared cake pans, and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. 6

   Remove from oven, cool, and turn out onto a cooling tray.

7. 7

   --- For The Icing ---

8. 8

   Whisk sugar, egg yolk, evaporated milk and vanilla in a pot over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes while stirring frequently.

9. 9

   Stir in coconut and chopped pecans, cook an additional 3-4 minutes, then spread over one of your cakes.

10. 10

    Place second cake on top and spread remaining icing. Add pecans if you like.

11. 11

    Cut and serve as desired.