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German Chocolate Cake




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




Spago chocolate cake -see separate recipe

Coconut Pecan Filling:
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream
6 large egg yolks
8 ounces unsalted butter
2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 2/3 cups chopped pecans

dark chocolate, ganache-- sufficient to coat sides - see separate recipe
chopped pecans, sufficient to coat sides


Recipe



Filling: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Reduce heat to low and cook stirring for 1-2 minutes more.
Let filling cool until spreadable.
Will keep 1 week in refrigerator.
Soften before using.
Spread filling between cake layers and on top of cake.
Ice sides with very soft ganache.
Coat sides with pecans.