Easy German Chocolate Cake

 

 

 

1 Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix           

3 eggs                                                         

1¼ cups of water                                               

½ cup vegetable oil                                           

½ cup pecans chopped                                         

 

Topping:                                                       

1 cup of brown sugar firmly packed                                

1/3 cup of butter melted                                           

¼ cup milk                                                   

1 3½ oz. can flaked coconut                                 

½ cup pecans chopped                                         

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.

 

For cake, combine cake mix, eggs, water and oil in large bowl.  Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.  Stir in ½ cup pecans.  Pour batter into pan.  Bake at 350º for 35 - 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool completely.

 

For topping, set oven to broil.  Combine brown sugar, melted butter and milk in large microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave on High (100% power) for 1 - 2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.  Stir in coconut and 1/2 cup pecans.  Spread evenly over cooled cake.  Broil 4 inches from heat for 3 - 5 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool completely.

 

TIP:  Rotate cake under broiler for more even browning.