How to make a German Chocolate Cake from scratch. 

Charlie....once again, I made this, cooled it, frosted it and LAWD HAVE MERCY!!!! This cake was so delicious and moist. I made it for a potluck and it was the first dessert to go. Everyone was saying that it had to be a bakery cake because of how beautiful it came out after I decorated it just step by step as you did. There was a lady who hates german chocolate but tried this one and she loved it. Everyone was asking for the recipe so I told them about your channel, I even mentioned your carrot cake recipe that I also once made for another potluck that they also loved. Please keep posting...I love your cooking! Stay blessed.

Love the fact that it's long and detailed. Worthy of watching.

I am trying this recipe for Thanksgiving 2023. Pray for my delicious creations in baking.

I just made this cake and my family loved it. This cake is delicious, scrumptious and finger licking good. Thank you so much

My 2nd favorite dessert 😋 Charlie you need your own tv show for real.

I made this cake yesterday for my Daddy’s 66th birthday. I was so worried. My FIRST time making a cake from scratch. It turned about amazing!!! I thought I messed up the cake but my parents loved ever crumb of this cake! I LOVE your channel! You make me want to stay in the kitchen cooking. We ♥️ all the way from Texas!

Charlie, this was one of the best tutorials of ANY type I've seen on RU-vid. You do such an amazing job of showing and describing each and every step for even the most novice bakers. I'll admit that I haven't tried this yet, but I have no doubt that it's a wonderful recipe. More importantly, I have gotten tips (and answers to long-standing questions) that will help me with ANY cake I decorate in the future! THANK YOU!

Charlie! You need a catering company/ services able enough to pack the food on dry ice for delivery, because I declare I would order from you.

Hello everyone! Here's some Q&A for this video. The video is pretty long but I put a lot of time into baking and decorating the cake. Since it is made from scratch it will take a lot of time to make. You can't bake and decorate a cake in an hour unless you baking out of the box and even that takes time to do lol 1. Question- Can I use this recipe to make a birthday cake? Answer- Absolutely. There's also going to be enough frosting left over to create any type of decoration for the cake. Plus you'll have plenty of cake crumbs to go along with it. 2. Question- I cannot find the baker's German Chocolate in my area. Can I use another brand of sweetened or unsweetened baking chocolate? Answer- Yes you sure can. I've learned that sometimes you gotta work with what you have. 3.Question- Can I use all baking Chocolate for this recipe? Answer- Yes you sure can. Add an additional 2 ounces that's half of a 4 oz bar of baking chocolate and you'll be all set. The cake maybe a slightly on the fudgey side. 4. Question- Do I have to use the sour cream? Answer- You can omit the sour cream but you will have to replace that with an extra 1/2 stick of butter. You won't taste it in the cake. TRUST ME. I recommend you leave the recipe as is. 5. Question- Can I omit the coffee from this recipe? Answer- Yes you can. Replace the coffee with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. 6. Question- Why don't you use eggs in the frosting like a traditional German Chocolate cake? Answer- I wanted to come up with a better way for people to store their cake at room temperature without having to put it in the fridge. It is also much healthier without all of the cholesterol from the egg yolks. 7. Question- Can I prepare my cake and frosting ahead of time? Answer- Absolutely. I recommend you bake your cake like 3 days ahead of time and just wrap each cake layer with plastic wrap. You can store at room temp or place in fridge. You can also make the Coconut pecan frosting a few days ahead of time as well. You can store that at room temp as well. 8. Question- Can I omit the coconut in the frosting recipe? Answer- Absolutely but you may have to add an additional 1 cup of chopped pecans to replace the missing coconut in the recipe. 9. Question- Can I omit the Pecans in the frosting recipe? Answer- Yes but you will have to use an additional 1 cup of flaked coconut to replace the missing chopped pecans in the recipe. 10- Question- I have some icing and cake crumbs left over from this recipe what can I do with it? Answer- You can store it in the fridge to make another German Chocolate cake or cupcakes. You can also make some German chocolate cake pops with the cake crumbs. You can make my praline fudge brownie recipe without adding the praline topping and just add the Coconut pecan frosting or the chocolate buttercream on top of the brownies. The possibilities are endless. 11 Question- I don't have the tools to decorate the cake where can I purchase them? Answer- You can purchase the tools (Decorating comb, wilton 21 tip etc) at your local grocery or department stores. They even sell them online. Google it. Not hard to find.

Charlie, you do all the videos without a staff! Man of many talents. You are awesome. God bless you and all your effort to show us the correct ways to cook New Orleans cuisine.

No matter how bad my mood is, seeing Charlie’s smile and wink snaps me out of it. The smile is contagious. I been adding coffee to almost everything I make that is chocolate. It really enhances the chocolate flavor. I will be making this for Thanksgiving

Charlie you are well loved my dear. Keep doing what you're doing, Papa. ❤

you are a very good instructor. Thanx !

I'm ashamed, truly ashamed. This has been my FAVORITE cake for at least 35,40 years. In fact, I use to PAY my sister-in-law to bake them FOR me. It gets worse....I kept it up AFTER my divorce. Thanks to this, no more of THAT nonsense. Thanks

That smile always lights up my day! Thank you for this. 😄

I made this cake for my mom's 66th birthday and it was a hit. It was my second time making this cake. I will be making it again as well as other fantastic cakes on your channel.

Cake looks fantastic. I love how clean and organize you are.

I remember watching my mother make this cake when I was a child she would even use fresh coconut and pecans. She would put her heart and soul into making that cake. You did it again Charlie, and you do it so well!

Well I appreciate the video being long the more info the better. Awesome recipe and cake

Thank you, Charlie. This is the recipe I was looking for!

The one cake recipe that many of us have been waiting for!!!! TFS🙏🏾 & I see your decorating skills has improved 👍🏾 👏🏾

This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing 👌🏾

So professional and thorough! Love your channel.

Hi Charlie, This cake looks absolutely amazing. I will be adding this to my holiday desserts. As always thank you for posting.

Charlie your cake looks scrumptious and my mouth is watering. I will definitely give this recipe a try. Thanks for the recipe.

I love your channel! It gives me hope! You take time with your description, I appreciate that.

Wow! Well done. Looks so good! I like the fact that you put the time to document every step in detail. Thank you!

Absolutely wonderful, Charlie! You're an excellent chef and instructor. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Looks moist and beautiful. Great work Charlie...

I just made this cake for Father's Day and it was DELICIOUS!!

My husband will love this for his birthday! Thanks, Charlie!

Wow watching this video was so calming, soothing as you explain your method in detail, love it

Looks very good! Thanks for sharing.

This is so thorough... I love how patient and detailed you explain the steps. Thankyou💜

Looks great, can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing

GREAT JOB CHARLIE! That's a must try recipe. The two people that disliked the video are idiots!

Thanks for the Recipe, enjoy making it

Wow!!!! this cake looks delicious. You are an amazing cook, you remind me of my childhood with your recipes.

Thank u so much for this easy to follow recipe I made this cake last night & it was delicious!!

Very detailed process for showing us how this is done . . . which I like. This cake looks so professionally done! It has all the finishing touches, and looks so well put-together

I made this just yesterday. Man it was good. We have barely eaten half of it. Each bite is an explosion of amazing flavor. Thank you so much for this awesome recipe.

I can’t wait to try this recipe. You have really blessed me tonight little brother. I already ordered the stuff to make your coconut cake and will also be trying your Seafood Gumbo!! Keep up the good work. I think your amazing

You are the greatest 🥰! With you I truly can! Thank you for your patience 🌸🎂

Charlie, you're a man after my own heart. I hit the thumbs up before watching. This is my favorite cake, I make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Next time I'll try your recipe.

Made this for my mom’s birthday and it was a huge hit! It is an excellent recipe and really enjoyed watching the video, you explain each step very well!

Just superb! My favorite cake in the world ! If I could bake , this is the perfect tutorial! Great job as usual Charlie !

Charlie, I appreciate how thorough your videos are, and that I can just follow along!! You’re so awesome. Thanks so much.

You have a way of making my mouth water for things I don't even like. Not a German chocolate fan but your version is so pretty and moist looking. You always do a wonderful job! 👍🏾

Great video! Tried cake and was so pleased! Delicious!

this video was so relaxing and i definetly am gonna try making it thanks

My favorite Cake,I going to make tis cake for sure Thank Charlie You always come thru with the best Recipes...

Master piece!! Thanks a bunch!!👍👍👍

Great tutorial! Looks delicious! Thank you!

love it the shape is so unique

I can't wait to try this. Thannkkkk youuuu

That was an amazing presentation. Thank you.

I made your recipe for a friend's birthday cake and let me just say it turned out BEAUTIFULLY. The recipe is easy to follow, not overly complicated and it resulted in such a beautiful cake, everyone loved it!

Thank you Charlie it is delicious, and moist. This is my coworker's favorite cake and with your recipe it made her so very happy. Thank you again.

Charlie, I have prepared several of your recipes and they all turned out fabulous. I am in the process of preparing your German Chocolate Cake from scratch. It looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.

I just found this recipe, Charlie thank you so much for a frosting without the egg yokes, I will soon be making this. God Bless you Charlie Andrews.

Charlie!!! That cake looks amazing. You're so patient with your instructions you make it look so easy !! I made your 7up pound cake this past Christmas and it was a hit. I'm making your chocolate pound cake this year for Easter . You are extremely talented ..Keep doing what you do..you are great!!

Love it!❤️ Thank you, Charlie!

Charlie Andrews I appreciate you and all your hard work I am a more confident cook because of you thank you

This cake is a work of art & looks delicious. I knew it would be good when you waved the fork in the air before you beat the table. Thanks for sharing!

I just started watching your videos and I love your recipes. I definitely trying this recipe!

I made this cake and not only is it delicious it is elegant! Thank you Charlie!👍

OMG, You POUNDED that table ! It will be German Chocolate cake for Easter ! I will make a practice one this weekend ! Much Love Charlie ! :)

Hey Chef Charlie! I enjoyed your video! You have come a very long way with reviews and subscribers. Congratulations! It shows that you are a true blessing and inspiration especially to me. I hope you continue to prosper. Didn't I mention your cake looks delicious and moist 😋. Lol!

This cake look amazing!! Can't wait to try

Charlie you have got a prize winning smile,, you can light up a room,, I’m so happy to have found your channel, you have the best recipes and I love that you get right to it and are so detailed,, iv got to try this recipe it’s my favorite desert that I only get during the holidays when my aunty makes it,, thank you so much for sharing,,🙏🏽♥️😉

Thank you , that is a beautiful cake!! Im going to make it in the morning

I definitely need to try this recipe. Thank you😊

😍😍 I so enjoy looking at you. My grandmother used to make this. You're AMAZING🤗😘

Charlie Charlie all I can say you are the best.,,I just followed your recipe last night and everyone loved it thanks for sharing continue with your blessings

Looks incredible! Great presentation!

That's a beautiful cake. Looks YUMMY!

Charlie, once again your recipe, presentation and description narrative is perfect for me. I can just taste that German Chocolate Cake. Now for some New Orleans black coffee and a slice of that beautiful work of art you treated us with. Have a blessed day to you and your video staff.

Awesome cake Charlie!

Beautiful cake

Hi Andrew, this is the first time I watch your videos. I love how you explain the recipe nice and calm. But now I need the recipe. I will look for it. Thanks for sharing

This tutorial, FLAWLESS!!! I'm going to try this cake.. Thank you so much. for sharing, ALL steps. Peace

Thanks for sharing this video, info, and demonstration with us 😊💕😁💕👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👊🏼💯.

WoW Charlie ! Looks delicious. I gotta make this. Thanks

Thanks. I still have to check out your others recipes. The look good and amazing. 😎

Looks awesome!!! My favorite cake! You did an awesome job!

It looks so delicious!!!

Charlie, When I was a child visiting grandma in South Carolina, a lady came by with a 7 layer German Chocolate cake. I wanted to go home with her. Yum!

Oh my goodness! Now I know I have to visit Charlie. This is one of my most favorite cakes!!

I’ve been wanting a German Chocolate cake since Christmas and yours looks amazing!!

thank you for this delicious recipe my family really enjoyed it and it was so easy to make it was just the perfect sweetness

Charlie you get a A+ from me Lol, it looks delicious. Thanks for sharing, btw I really appreciate how you explain everything in detail. 👍🏾☺️

I love this video. Great job Mr. Charlie

Charlie I have been looking for this cake recipe!! Thank you for sharing this!! My neighbor is having a birthday Friday!! They are going to LOVE this cake!!❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎶 you always make me shine Charlie 🎉

Your an excellent teacher and amazing cook!

Looks Good!

OMG!! Que ricura!! Delicioso muchas gracias

That cake looks Yummy! You bake like A Boss!

Gorgeous!! Wow...thank you so much for sharing your talent🤗💕🎂

Now that I seen you make my absolute favorite cake in the whole wide world, I might try. Thanks for making it seem effortless.

Looks Great