Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of German Chocolate Paradise Cake, a delightful dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake, coconut-pecan filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 ½ cups (130 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each, then add vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until smooth.
- Divide evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before assembling.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter for the filling.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool completely — the mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering for the ganache.
- Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Mix in butter for extra gloss if desired.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the coconut-pecan filling over it.
- Add the second cake layer and spread remaining filling on top.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the top, letting it drip slightly down the sides.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes or extra pecans for garnish.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips for the ganache.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg