German Chocolate Cake

When it comes to cake, German Chocolate is my favorite. When Mike and I were married, he told me he did not like coconut so a German Chocolate Cake was something he would not eat. Now this is the cake as requests for his birthday each year! Give it a try, it may become one of your favorites as well!

German Chocolate Cake

from Lion House Dessert Cookbook

Cake:

1 pkg white or yellow cake mix

1 pkg (3 oz) instant chocolate pudding

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

3 egg whites, beaten stiff

* A cake mix already contains pudding mix may be used. Prepare according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan. Set aside. Combine cake mix, flour and milk and beat according to cake package directions. Fold in egg whites. Spoon into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Frost with Coconut Pecan Frosting.

Coconut Pecan Frosting:

3 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

1 cup evaporated milk

1/2 cup butter

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/3 cup flaked coconut

1 cup pecans, chopped

Combine yolks, sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12-15 minutes. Be careful to stir mixture constantly or it will burn. Add coconut and pecans. Stir until thick enough to spread. Makes 3 cups.

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