For a richer chocolate flavor, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the cake batter. Toast the pecans and coconut lightly before adding them to the frosting for a deeper, more complex flavor. If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or cream to thin it out. Be careful not to overbake the cake, as it can become dry. For a more intense coconut flavor, use coconut extract instead of vanilla extract in the frosting.
Ted Cummerata
Apr 2, 2025My family loves this cake! It's become a tradition for birthdays and special occasions.
Jarrod Huel
Mar 24, 2025I added a little bit of rum extract to the frosting, and it was amazing!
Selina Schimmel
Feb 23, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow, and the cake is always a hit!
Freddy Dickinson
Feb 9, 2025This is the best German chocolate cake I've ever made!
Ashleigh Bode
Dec 12, 2023The coconut-pecan frosting is to die for! I could eat it with a spoon.