To prepare a throwdowns German chocolate cake with coconut pecan cajeta frosting chocolate ganache and coconut whipped cream recipe, first you need to prepare the cake. First, you'll need the following ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt into the bowl of the stand mixer. Cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the coconut. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until they're stiff peaks. Pour the batter into your greased pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.