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 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet baking chocolate; 1/2 c. water; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 c. butter, softened; 2 c. sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 3 c. sifted cake flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk

Servings: persons

1
Combine chocolate and water.
2
Bring to a boil and stir until chocolate melts; cool.
3
Stir in vanilla and set aside.
4
Cream butter.
5
Gradually add sugar beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
6
Add egg yolks one at a time beating well after each addition.
7
Add chocolate mixture; beat until blended.
8
Combine flour, soda and salt.
9
Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk beginning and ending with flour mixture.
10
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
11
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured (or sprayed with Pam) 9-inch round cake pans.
12
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
13
Cool in pans 10 minutes.
14
Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire rack.
15
Spread Coconut-Pecan Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
16
Yields 1 (3-layer) cake.

2263

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

274

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet baking chocolate, 1/2 c. water, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 c. butter, softened, 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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