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Recipe #42 · The Cake Cookbook

Easy German Chocolate Cake

7 ingredients7 steps~1h 10m active

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Method

  1. 1

    Sprinkle the coconut and pecans into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.

  2. 2

    Prepare cake mix according to package directions.

  3. 3

    Pour batter into prepared pan.

  4. 4

    In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add egg and sugar; beat until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls over the batter. Carefully spread to within 1 in. of edges.

  6. 6

    Bake at 325 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.· 60m

  7. 7

    Cool for 10 minutes; invert onto a serving plate.· 10m