So my sister n law just graduated with her Bachelors in elementary education. I am making her a cake and i know her favorite flavor is german chocolate i just dont know how to incorporate that flavor with the signature gooey coconut topping, with my ideas for a fondant covered cake with faces of children and school supplies? I am thinking i may have to go with a traditional decorated german chocolate cake with maybe some cake pop children on top? IDK any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

Just torte the cake for four layers with the traditional filling and cover the whole cake with ganache.

I didn't think about using the German chocolate on the ganache. Great idea, Bluehue.

I have a deconstructed German Chocolate Cake and I use semisweet chocolate sweetened with corn syrup. The German chocolate will give me a more accurate taste. Thanks.

Just wanted to say that I hope you make the signature German chocolate cake icing from scratch as opposed to the ready made. I was amazed at the difference! I used the recipe from The Cake Doctor. Toasting the pecans and coconut really brings out their flavor. Well worth the effort!

Thank you all for your help. I made everything from scratch and it came out amazing. Due to shortness of time I did stick to just the traditional look of a german chocolate- no fondant! although i have never covered a cake in ganache then covered in fondant...will def have to try this...Thanks a bunch!!!

P.S. i have tons of coconut pecan filling that i think i will have to fill some cupcakes with...yay lol