German Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Birthday Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs,; 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup sugar; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

4 eggs,
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased
2
with waxed paper. Grease and flour the paper; set aside.
3
In a microwave, melt chocolate with water; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
4
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Remove waxed paper.
5
For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, egg yolks and butter Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened and a thermometer reads 160u00b0 or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.
6
Remove from the heat. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Beat on high until frosting is cool and achieves spreading consistency. Place cake on a serving platter; frost top and sides of cake.

2418

kcal

Calories

163

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs,, 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Birthday 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.

German Chocolate Birthday Cake

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