BEST German Chocolate Cake | Preppy Kitchen 

I was today years old when I learned German was a person...

He is the Bob Ross of baking, tbh.

I’m sad that I have not seen anything from this channel before until about a week ago. The way that you make your videos and your willingness to show your mistakes is brilliant I love it

I love how he doesn’t have to do a separate bloopers reel. He just leaves everything in his videos. Makes me feel ok when I occasionally drop an egg on my foot. 😁

I've been making this very special cake for almost 20 years! I ALWAYS make the frosting first, to add the wonderful aroma to my house as I make the batter. This gives the frosting a chance to cool down. I make this cake by request from friends who brag about it. I am known as "German Chocolate Cake" Jeff. Yes I am proud of my work! You've done well also!

"If you never had German chocolate cake, where have you been?" Germany.

Made this for my mother’s birthday every year! Your changes adding the extra chocolate and coffee(!!!) puts it over the top! How I wish mom was still here so I could make it for her! It will be made in her honor! Thank you! What a terrific baker!

I have been making German chocolate cake for many years, I've tried many recipes. Honestly my search is over. This is the best one I've ever made. The doing the eggs separately is a game changer

I just discovered your channel last month and I am delighted to be catching up on all your videos. I am so happy to see a person cooking things and leaving all the spills and messes as they happen. I appreciate you being so genuine and vulnerable there. I swear it makes me feel so much better about myself in the kitchen knowing you turn out all this gorgeous food and sometimes made a mess or a mistake to get there. Thank you so much!

I love love love your style of videos! I especially like that you don't hide when you spill a little or think something through later, it really is confidence building to know that I don't have to get it perfect everytime to get delicious results!

I'm so glad you made this! It was the cake I requested every year for my bday. My Mom made it so many times she didn't measure anything or have a recipe. I would ask her how much of flour, etc. and she would always say 'Put in 'til you think' lol She passed away recently so this means a lot. Thank you!💕💖💕

I made this and delicious!!!! So light and fluffy! Also, I didnt have evaporated milk so I used heavy whipping cream and it was a great substitute. The cake was a hit!

I like that you don't cut out the spilling, the broken eggs or other little mishaps, that makes it so much more fun and relatable. ❤

Hack: If you run out of parchment paper, coffee filters fit perfectly in 8 inch pans

Hahaha I died at your sigh when the coffee got all over the counter. I felt that in my soul 😂 I can never pour things from measuring cups even without half of it running down the side and on the counter lol.

Best German chocolate cake ever doesn’t begin to describe this cake. I made it for my husband’s birthday cake in December and he is still raving about it. So moist and the icing really is amazing. Thank you so much for this recipe. It’s a keeper

This was the exact recipe my Nana gave to my mom when she married my dad and said, "This is what he gets on his birthday." Cut to my birthday cakes years later and this is always what I wanted too. It's our "standard" birthday cake and always gets a "wow" from anyone who hasn't had it before. Thanks for sharing what has (felt like) a special secret baking recipe that I always wanted to share with the world.

"Like those baby sea turtles... some are gonna make it"..🤣... ahhh ...I adore you

10:16 the meringue looks like a swan WHY ARE YOU SO MAGICAL

As an okay cook I struggled with this recipe so much but the end result was so worth it. Not doing it again any time soon, but I enjoyed it so much

You make me so happy! I made your carrot cake with my mother and it was heavenly and we were so proud. You make your videos so pleasant and a joy to follow!

Update: i Made it! Omg!!!! Taste so good my new favorite cake thank you so much Sir best baking instructor ever😊😊😊

The music after the turtle comment was hilarious! Well done 🐢

LOL If you never have German Chocolate Cake Where has you being? Your tutorials and recipes are amazing, but your personality makes it shine even more.

I love your videos, just finished watching 4 or 5 of them to get good baking tips. I love that you don't completely cut out your mishaps, its what we all do! Your directions are clear and concise. Took notes and will be trying some of your recipes soon. I look forward to looking at more from you!!!!!

"and by would i mean i did, several times." 😂 Thank goodness I'm not the only one eating half of my batter raw. But it's just "trying" it, you know, making sure it tastes right.

I just made this for my husband and I have never liked German chocolate cake but THIS!? I fell in love. First off I used my cheaper cake pans ( because I had three of them) and I spooned the thick batter so that edges were rounded up and every layer came out perfect. Very much like red velvet cake! I was AMAZED!!! I only used one batch of frosting ( Wich was not as thick as yours) but came out WONDERFULLY. Had more than enough frosting! This cake! Took the CAKE! LOL😁🙏😁💜💜💜💜🧡🧡🧡🧡💜🥰I've told you before and I will tell you again, I come to you because you tell everything!!!! and so the recipe is dependable.

I love him so much! I love the way he explains everything! Because I'm teaching myself how to bake and him telling me everything is essential for me to learn and some videos I've watched don't explain their tricks and leave out steps.. I first found him when looking up how to make flat cakes! Which I tried out the tin foil and paper towel technique and it REALLY WORKS! and explaining why it works makes so much more sense now.. I just wish I could meet him in person and do a cake together so I can have first hand experience with a real pro!

He's such a cooking nerd, I love that passion.

I made this cake for my father’s birthday yesterday and it was absolutely delicious. The coconut-pecan frosting is so yummy; I almost didn’t put it on the cake and eat it by the spoonful...lol German Chocolate cake is his favorite and I will be making like this for now on, thank you!

I love how you are honest in your videos with all those fun spills and flour clouds! Never change.

I thought you were eyeballing the flour until I saw the scale underneath😂 I was like “Wow he’s good”. But you’re still good and I’m binge watching 😂

I love watching your videos. You are very informative and you have a calming spirit. Thanks.

I’ve seen your strawberry frosting video and this is my second one to date. I love you. I’m making a German chocolate cake TODAY and I believe this is going to turn out outstanding!

You are so messy and have so positive attitude at the same time that you are a joy to watch. God bless you and your family!

I will try your recipe. I have loved this cake since I was a kid in the 1960s. My mother used to make it for my dad on his birthday and sometimes on Father's Day. Its the gooey coconut and almond filling I love the best. Sometimes my mother would frost the outside with a rich fudge like frosting. Roses deli in Portland, Oregon used to make a four layer cake at their restaurant. Now some other bakery makes it and its not as good. When I make my version I toast the coconut a bit to give it a different taste and texture. While I was watching you stir in the pecans and coconut I remember a cookie from my childhood that I haven't had in a long time. Its called a no-bake chocolate cookie with coconut and peanut butter. They are easy to make. You start off with a lot of white sugar and a bit of water to make a sugar syrup and then you take the sugar syrup off the heat and add milk, peanut butter, coconut (or nuts) and spoon it on to wax paper. The key is work quickly so the cookies mixture doesn't firm up. The other important thing is that the sugar syrup needs to boil for exactly 1 minute so you don't have a granular taste to it and that the cookie will set up properly. My mother found the recipe in some magazine back in the 1950s. Give it a try!

I was asked to make several mini desserts for an engagement party (which ended up being a wedding). I decided to make mini cupcakes with this recipe. This was my first time making German chocolate cake, but thanks to your recipe and video, they came out amazing! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!

I’ve made this twice now. My family raves over this cake. Thanks for the recipe and making me look good lol

I really love your peppy energy and your genuine love of food. You, sir, have just earned a subscriber.

I made this for my husband's birthday and added a German Chocolate Buttercream Frosting... he said it was the best cake I've ever made! WINNING! And thank you for breaking the steps down for the occasional baker. You made it so easy to follow along. 🎂💗

"like those baby sea turtles some of them are going to make it" I cant

My favorite cake made by my favorite RU-vid chef ❤️ Thank you

I have never commented on a RU-vid Channel but I just had to today. I've been watching you for years and I adore you! You are so calming, authentic and real and I laugh at loud evey time I watch one of your videos. Please don't ever change! And...the cake looks so amazing! As usual! Looking forward to many more videos to come 👍

john is my favorite in the would he explains everything so perfect plus he teaches so mush tricks .he is a blessing thank you so much john

I love u preppy kitchen. I have to make a German chocolate cake for my moms birthday this week. Thanks for the laugh….”it’s NEVER a bad idea to double this recipe…….” U always have me cracking up in your videos….I bet the coconut frosting is so good..i never had it homemade before cant wait to try your recipe!

I swear I could watch your videos all day!

These videos are made even better when a spill or error is made. It’s very endearing and I live for it. 😂

Love this guy! So apparent he enjoys his baking and is so "human" about messes and errors. Real.

My Mom made this for my birthday every year when i was a kid. Pure ❤️

I’m a baker and I spent an afternoon making this fabulous cake. It was so worth the time and effort. I used the strips for the first time and my layers sunk in the middle, but because I live in a high altitude, that sometimes happens. My mom said it was one of the best cakes she had ever had. Not the best German chocolate cake she ever had, but one of the BEST cakes she ever tasted. I left it on the counter in my cake dome and for the short time it stayed there, each slice was just as moist as the first day I made it. Delicious!!

I love your channel, so intelligent, elegant, and friendly. What a fun watch! I'm learning so much.

I made this for my husband's birthday. We both thought it was incredible. Thank you!!

If I had to guess, I think the twins have been keeping the household from getting a good night's sleep. Nevertheless, this is a great video and looks like a really great cake. Thank you again for spending the time it takes to make these videos. It's SO helpful when I try to do this on my own. I feel like John is the angel on my shoulder when I'm baking.

I never knew that German Chocolate Cake wasn't from Germany. I can't wait to make your recipe. Thanks for the lesson!

Wow!!! All I can say is, wow!! This cake and frosting is so amazing. I just made this tonight for my family. It’s a must try for anyone wanting something delicious. This cake is not a cake with heavy chocolate. I will add to my recipes for sure. Thank you very much!! 🙏🏽

You are so much fun to watch! Love your humor and quick wit!

This cake is freakishly delicious! Just as John said. The frosting? OMG! This cake recipe moves up to my number 2 spot... John's lemon cake is still the reigning champion!! BAKE THIS CAKE!!!

Germany is known for its tropical weather and coconut trees, afterall.

I have made this and the carrot cake. Both huge hits with family. And your cook book is full of amazing recipes.

I love watching someone who loves what they do and is good at it! Thanks Preppy!

*The editing quality really got up.* *Keep it up*

OMGOSH! The fold music is so over the top. Love it. 😅🤣😂

Been making this since 1960. Always a hit at bake sales. Thanks for the memories.

Thanks for sharing your recipe for German Chocolate Cake. Always love watching your videos and learning new things.

12:00 am.. watching this video! OMG the cake looks sooooo good!!! 😋😋😋 Thanks for all your recipes 💗

Holy cow, I don’t think I’ll ever make German chocolate cake any other way after finding this recipe! This is amazing, I couldn’t find the Baker’s German’s sweet chocolate so I subbed it with ghirardelli semisweet chocolate bar. This really is the perfect German chocolate cake recipe. 🖤

I never expected to enjoy your videos when I watched my first one. 10 videos later I must say you explain things well, make delicious food, and have a very personable demeanor.

This is my Dad's favorite cake. I will have to try your recipe this year for Father's Day and his Birthday. I love watching you because you are just a happy non professional like the majority of us and are just like me, a bit messy when cooking. Thank you for being real!

I never knew that German was a person. Great cake. Great video!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Now, another request. I need 'Preppy Merch'. Coffee mug, apron and a few 'Preppy Tools'. That would separate you from the other channels.

I am so happy that I found your videos. You make me a better baker and always put a smile on my face. German chocolate is my favorite cake. My grandmother made it for my birthday every year.

Thank you for sharing the recipe love the way u explain every detail.

Omg I want that in my belly! Headed to the grocery for the ingredients!! Cake strips soaking! Baby sea turtles everywhere!! Lolol! Love your videos! 😎🌞👍🏻

That baking strip video was the first one i saw from your channel..and u have a fan.😊

You are so joyful and funny. I will try to make the German chocolate cake. Thank you for your brilliance and smile!

Just discovered your channel. Learning quite a few tips! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes.

Great! And you used the baking strips! ( I always use them. I bought them after watching your show) LOL about the egg whites omlet. Black Forest cake next?

I love Baker's Joy. It is such a timesaver and it is less messy than tthe old butter and flour routine.

"Joy! ,Joy! , Happiness! Endorphins!" Love it! Really love your videos! 😊

Loving the energy in this video. Need more of this John please!!!

😭 i dont need it... I don't need it... I NEED IT 😣

"Why didn't I use melted butter???" Man, I love this guy!

Made this today and it was an absolute hit. The first time making (and trying) German Chocolate cake and I was in love. A hard cake to make (took a lotttt of dishes and hours) but the end result was sooo worth it. Got so many compliments from my neighbors and definitely will be making it again! Thanks for another amazing recipe!

Your G.C.C. frosting recipe is THE BEST! LOVE the caramel color/flavor.

My favorite cake!😊❤️

ive never heard of this cake before (not sure if its common in australia) I made it for my bf who has a sweet tooth and he nearly ate the whole thing. the video and online recipe were really easy to follow! thanks for the recipe 💘

I LOVE your channel, John! Whenever I want to make ANYTHING, I always check here first for a recipe. German chocolate cake was my Dad's favorite and now is my Hubby's, as well! I'm enjoying your cookbook, too--what a beautiful selection of recipes, pictures, and stories!

Always enjoy his recipes and videos!!

If you ever need an additional Grandmother.... I’m available. I just adore watching you 🥣🍰

Me encanta !!

I know this video is older, but I recently discovered your channel and I'm IN LOVE with what you do!! You make me laugh and you're not afraid to show your mistakes, too, so I feel better, when I have cake mishaps lol. Also, you're 100% right about the frosting!! I've never been a huge fan of coconut, but I could eat this frosting straight ALL DAY!! Lol. Keep up the great work!!

You made me laugh with this video John. Love how you left all the bloopers in. Can't wait to make this cake.

Question: how do you stay so gorgeous eating all those pasties!!!!

His personality is hilarious :)

I love your energy!!! Awesome video.

Love all the helpful tips, John! Fun video!!

This looks fantastic! Thank you so much for the recipe. And my heartfelt gratitude for mentioning that German Chocolate Cake is not from Germany! Common misconception.

How many of you LOVE IT when John spills/sprays/breaks stuff, and he gets disgusted with himself!?! Hahahahaha, cracks me up every time!🤣🤣🤣♥️ How many of you expand your vocabulary after watching PreppyKitchen videos!?!👍👏💥♥️

i love the adorable and whimsical music in this video!

My grandma made this cake often. She followed the recipe on the inside of the Bakers German Chocolate wrapping. I’ve never tried one, but I feel inspired!