German Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
• 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 1/4 cups Buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Hot Coffee
• 4 ounces Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate
• 1 1/2 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut
• 1 cup Pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans with gluten-free flour.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Melt the German's Sweet Chocolate with the hot coffee. Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.

5. 5

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.

6. 6

   Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans.

7. 7

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   Prepare your favorite coconut-pecan frosting (or use a store-bought version).

10. 10

    Frost the cake layers and enjoy!

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.