Elegant German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Elegant German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple in syrup; 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate; 1/2 c. boiling water; 2 c. brown sugar, packed; 1 c. oleo, softened; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 3 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1
Drain pineapple well, pressing out excess syrup with back of spoon.
2
Reserve 1 cup of syrup.
3
Add chocolate to boiling water; remove from heat to melt.
4
Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
5
Beat in eggs until blended.
6
Beat in chocolate mixture.
7
Combine flour, soda, cinnamon and salt.
8
Beat in 1/3 dry ingredients until blended.
9
Beat in 1/2 reserved pineapple syrup. Repeat, ending with dry ingredients.
10
Beat batter on medium speed 3 minutes.
11
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 40 minutes or until cake springs back when touched in center.
12
Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
13
Invert onto wire rack to complete cooling.
14
Cut each layer in half through sides to make 4 layers.
15
Place one layer on cake plate.
16
Spread with 1/4 Nutty Frosting.
17
Top with second layer; repeat frosting with remaining 2 layers.

1636

kcal

Calories

Fat

274

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple in syrup, 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate, 1/2 c. boiling water, 2 c. brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Elegant 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Elegant German Chocolate Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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