Duncan Hines® German Chocolate Cake

We suggest putting the coconut and pecans right in the frosting to make this German Chocolate Cake extra special. But any way you make it, German Chocolate is bound to please.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 517 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
• 3 large eggs
• ⅔ cup evaporated milk
• ⅓ cup butter or margarine
• 2 large egg yolks
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.

Step 2

Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Pour into pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 4

For frosting, combine sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks and butter in medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Add coconut, 1 cup pecans and vanilla extract. Stir until thick. Spread on top of cake.