An astute reader recently reminded us of our 10th anniversary and suggested we celebrate with a birthday cake (GREAT IDEA, Caroline!). And so we’re doing just that!
How to Make Vegan Gluten-Free German Chocolate Cake
Now, this isn’t your classic German chocolate cake. In fact, we think it’s even better. This inspired version has similarly decadent layers of chocolate cake filled with a dreamy date-sweetened coconut pecan frosting. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. But nobody will know! For the cake, you can use any recipe you prefer, but we highly recommend this recipe! It’s the BEST chocolate cake we’ve ever had, and we’re not talking best vegan, gluten-free cake — we’re talking best chocolate cake EVER. The hardest part is letting the cakes cool fully before devouring completely. Once your chocolate cake is almost fully cooled, it’s time to start making the coconut pecan frosting. Start by toasting pecans and shredded coconut to enhance their richness. To mimic the caramel-like sweetness of classic German chocolate cake frosting, we couldn’t help but lean on nature’s caramel: dates. When you combine them with coconut cream and vanilla, the result tastes like frosting. Thank you, mother nature! When you stir the toasted coconut and pecans into the date caramel, you’ve got a rich, beautiful, easy-to-spread frosting. P.S. We tested this cake with the addition of chocolate ganache frosting. While it was also delicious, we preferred letting the coconut-and-pecan frosting be the shining star. Top each cake with frosting for a three-layer beauty. All that’s left to do is slice it up and join us for the party! We hope you LOVE this German chocolate cake! It’s:DecadentDreamyBeautifulChocolatyCoconut-infused& SO delicious! It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert for any special occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, and even Chocolate Cake Day. (Did you know that’s a thing? Mark your calendar for January 27th!)
More Chocolate Desserts
3-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge (Dairy-Free) Fudgy Vegan Brownie Cookies 1-Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread Double Chocolate Shortcake (Vegan)
Thank you to each and every one of you for your support, encouragement, and celebrating delicious food with us over the last 10 years! We truly could not have made Minimalist Baker what it is today without all of your support. We’re SO grateful for you all. Now, let’s make some cake!
