Dark German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Dark German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups white sugar; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups milk; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups hot water

Servings: persons

3 cups white sugar
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups hot water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a deep 14x17-inch baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
2
Sift sugar, flour, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Transfer to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment; whisk dry ingredients together on low.
3
Whisk milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate medium bowl. Add to the flour mixture and mix at low speed until well incorporated, about 5 minutes. Gradually add hot water while mixer is on low speed until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cake cool in the pan for about 1 hour.

1521

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups white sugar, 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Dark German Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dark German Chocolate Cake

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