German Chocolate Sheet Cake

This German Chocolate Sheet Cake is a beloved classic for good reason. It features a rich, moist chocolate cake base topped with a luscious, gooey frosting full of coconut and pecans. This sheet cake is perfect for serving a crowd and is a guaranteed hit for any gathering.

German Chocolate Sheet Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

Ingredients:Quantity
All-purpose flour2 cups
White sugar2 cups
Cocoa powder¼ cup
Water1 cup
Butter½ cup (1 stick)
Shortening½ cup
German baking chocolate4 oz
Buttermilk½ cup
Baking soda1 teaspoon
Salt½ teaspoon
Eggs2
Vanilla1 teaspoon

For the Frosting: