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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Coal Miners Chocolate Cake

This old-fashioned recipe for coal miners chocolate cake is Appalachia's fuss-free version of Black Forest cake.

Earthquake Cake

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


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German Chocolate Cake

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


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...

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 Cupcakes

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

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...


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German Chocolate Dump Cake

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This German chocolate dump cake starts with a box of devil’s food cake mix and gets its rich, gooey texture...