German Chocolate Birthday Cake
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Prep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling
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15 servings
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022
This moist, flavorful cake was the traditional birthday cake at our house when I was growing up. Everyone requested it. I especially like the sweet coconut-pecan frosting. —Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
German Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home