German Chocolate Cake Recipes

With extra layers and textures, these desserts top a standard chocolate cake any day. Make a German chocolate cake recipe for the family and make it your own.

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Earthquake Cake

This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.

Apple German Chocolate Cake

"This delectable dessert is perfect to bake when unexpected guests stop by," writes Shirley Weaver from Zeeland, Michigan. A boxed...


German Chocolate Birthday Cake

This moist, flavorful cake was the traditional birthday cake at our house when I was growing up. Everyone requested it....


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German Chocolate Dump Cake

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We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good that...


German Chocolate Cupcakes

These cupcakes disappear in a dash when I take them to the school where I teach. Pecans, coconut and brown...

German Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

I first tried tres leches cake while I was in Ecuador several years ago. Since then, I’ve changed it up...


German Chocolate Upside-Down Cake

Upside-down cakes don't have to be made with fruit. This German chocolate upside-down cake is satisfyingly rich and sweet, and...

German Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in the heavenly delight of German Chocolate Cheesecake, crafted with a rich chocolate cake mix and luscious sour cream....


German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

This recipe is my mother's—she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers...


German Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake

"People who compliment me on this chocolaty treat are surprised to learn it's a sauerkraut cake," reports Patricia Kile of...


Easy German Chocolate Cake

There's no need to frost this yummy chocolate cake from Dawn Glenn of Johnson City, Tennessee. After baking, just turn...

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German Chocolate Cake

German chocolate cake is a towering chocolate-coconut-pecan cake, perfect for your next baking affair.