Easy German Chocolate Layer Cake

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  • Easy
  • 42 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • For the Coconut-Almond Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 (7 oz. package) sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Mix the cake mix, buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla in a large mixing bowl on low speed for one minute until combined. Beat at medium speed for two minutes more.

Step 3

3. Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake 38 – 42 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.

Step 4

4. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Step 5

To prepare the frosting:
1. Combined butter, sugar, evaporated milk and eggs* in a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 12 minutes or until thickened.
3. Add vanilla, coconut and almonds.
4. Cool to room temperature before frosting cake.

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This cake can also be baked in two 9 inch round pans for 30 - 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and remove from pans.

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