Indulge in the heavenly flavors of German Chocolate Cake, in a creamy and bite-sized form! This easy fudge recipe captures the essence of the beloved cake, with its chocolatey richness and delightful coconutty frosting. It’s like having a piece of the cake, but in a more concentrated, creamy treat.

A Simple and Delectable Fudge

Making this German Chocolate Fudge is a breeze, without requiring a microwave. The process involves boiling evaporated milk and sugar, then combining it with a mixture of chocolate chips and butter until everything melds together. We use both semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips to strike the perfect balance between sweetness and richness.

To ensure a light and smooth texture, the melted mixture is beaten with an electric mixer. The resulting fudge is velvety and melts luxuriously on the tongue, leaving you craving for more.

The Irresistible Frosting

Just like the classic German Chocolate Cake, this fudge is topped with a heavenly frosting. It features a generous amount of coconut and your choice of walnuts or pecans, folded into a sweet and buttery concoction. The frosting complements the chocolate perfectly, creating a delectable combination that will leave your taste buds singing.

German Chocolate Fudge Recipe

• Serves: 10-12
• Preparation time: 30 minutes (active), 1 hour (inactive)

Ingredients

For the fudge:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 4 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

Preparation

To make the fudge:

1. Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or nonstick spray and set it aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cut-up butter and chocolate chips.
3. In a saucepan, bring the sugar and evaporated milk to a boil, stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Pour the hot mixture over the butter and chocolate chips.
4. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture for 3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and beat until well incorporated.
5. Spread the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top as needed. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before applying the frosting.

To make the topping:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, and egg yolks. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 6-8 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut and nuts.
3. Allow the mixture to cool before spreading it evenly over the chilled fudge.
4. Slice, serve, and savor every delightful bite!

Enjoy this delightful German Chocolate Fudge, a creamy and irresistible treat that captures the essence of the beloved cake in a compact form. Indulge yourself or share it with loved ones for a truly decadent experience. Recipe adapted from Fav Family Recipes.