Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) German chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Toothpick or skewer for poking the cake
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s warming up, I like to grease and flour my 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure that the cake slides right out once it’s baked. In a large mixing bowl, I combine the German chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. The batter should be perfectly smooth and a little thick—don’t worry, there’s no need to be too delicate here! Pour your batter into the prepared pan and place it in the oven to bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Can you smell that? The aroma is simply divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)