German chocolate cake is actually from the heart of Texas. Characterized by layers of rich, moist chocolate sponge slathered in tooth-achingly sweet coconut pecan frosting, it makes sense that ...

Spoon the mixture gently into the cake tin and bake for 30 minutes, or until risen (when cooked the sponge should bounce back when pressed lightly). Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

2. Mix the batter properly to remove lumps. Bake the batter in 1kg cake ring at 180C for 20 minutes. 3. Let it cool at room temperature and then keep in the deep freezer for 20-25 minutes. 4. Cut ...