Creating this incredible German Chocolate Cake can be a straightforward process if you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.

1. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until smooth.

1. Mix the Batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing just until combined. Pour in the boiling water and stir until the batter is smooth and well-blended.

1. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

1. Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

1. Prepare the Frosting: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.

1. Add Coconut and Pecans: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Allow the frosting to cool to room temperature.

1. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spreading a generous portion of the coconut-pecan frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and repeat the process. Finally, place the third layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

1. Decorate: For an elegant touch, sprinkle extra pecans on top of the frosted cake.

With these straightforward steps, you’ll create a German Chocolate Cake that will impress anyone who tries it!