German Chocolate Cake
2 cups sifted cake flour 1 2/3 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup Crisco |
2 squares (1oz.ea) semi-sweet chocolate 2/3 cup milk 3 eggs 2/3 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla |
-Preheat oven to 350*
-Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl -Beat with mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes
-Add eggs, remainder of milk & vanilla -Spread in 2 (9x1 1/2in) cake pans -Bake at 350* for 30 to 35 minutes |
Coconut Pecan Frosting
1 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream 1 cup sugar 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1/2 cup butter or margarine |
1 tsp vanilla 1 1/3 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans |
-Combine milk, eggs, sugar, butter & vanilla in a saucepan -Cook & stir over medium heat until mixture thickens (about 12 mins) -Remove from heat -Add coconut & pecans -Let cook to spreading consistency beating occasionally |