GERMAN CHOCOLATE DREAM CAKE

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I love German chocolate cake - and this version truly is a dream! It's not only luscious, it's also easy to make using a mix.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
CAKE:
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
3 large eggs
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 large egg yolks
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed

Steps:

Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Refrigerate until completely chilled., Grease and flour three 8-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, mayonnaise and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small heavy saucepan, heat the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool until thick enough to spread. , To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Beat chilled cream mixture until soft peaks form. Spread over sides of cake. Drizzle fudge topping over cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Fat 51g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.