Ingredients

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4 oz baker’s german chocolate, chopped
½ cup boiling water
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2½ cups cake flour
1 cup buttermilk, reduced fat
12 oz evaporated milk
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
¾ cup unsalted butter
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1¼ cups chopped pecans
4 ounces baker’s german’s chocolate
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F convection (fan) or 350°F conventional. Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix 4 oz chopped Baker’s German chocolate with ½ cup boiling water until smooth and let cool completely.
Combine 2½ cups cake flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a medium bowl and sift together.
Beat 4 egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form and set aside.
In the stand mixer, cream 1 cup softened butter with 2 cups sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with the last yolk and scrape down the bowl.
With the mixer running on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and 1 cup buttermilk in three parts, beginning and ending with the flour.
Incorporate the cooled chocolate mixture into the batter until evenly mixed.
Briefly rewhisk the egg whites if necessary, then gently fold into the batter until no streaks appear.
Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure the egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks for the best volume in the cake layers.
Double-check the oven temperature for accurate baking results, as convection ovens may require adjustments.
For an added touch, consider garnishing with additional pecans or coconut flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 492
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.