To prepare a throwdowns German chocolate cake with coconut pecan cajeta icing chocolate ganache and coconut whipped cream recipe, first you need to prepare the cake batter. First, you will need the following ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of the 8-inch round cake pan. In another large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely.