Classic German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Classic German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate; 1/2 c. water; 2 c. sugar; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. Crisco shortening; 4 eggs, separated; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. buttermilk; Coconut Pecan Topping

Servings: persons

1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate
1/2 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. Crisco shortening
4 eggs, separated
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
Coconut Pecan Topping

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate in water; stir.
3
In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy.
4
Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
5
Stir in chocolate mixture.
6
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter alternately with buttermilk until blended.
7
In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into batter.
8
Spread evenly into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
9
Bake for 30 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool 15 minutes.
11
Remove from pans; cool completely.
12
Frost and top with Coconut Pecan Topping.

1618

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate, 1/2 c. water, 2 c. sugar, 2 c. all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Classic German Chocolate Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic German Chocolate Cake

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