German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. German sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. boiling water; 2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 c. butter; 4 egg yolks; 2 1/4 c. unsifted plain flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 4 egg whites, beaten

Servings: persons

1 pkg. German sweet chocolate
1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. butter
4 egg yolks
2 1/4 c. unsifted plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 egg whites, beaten

1
Melt chocolate in boiling water.
2
Cool.
3
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.
4
Blend in vanilla and chocolate. Sift flour with soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to chocolate mixture, beating after each addition until smooth. Fold in beaten egg whites.
5
Pour into three 9-inch layer pans, lined on bottoms with waxed paper. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
6
Cool.
7
Frost tops only with coconut-pecan frosting.

2644

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

256

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. German sweet chocolate, 1/2 c. boiling water, 2 c. sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla, and more.

Yes, 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.

German Chocolate Cake

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