German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. soda; 1 pkg. German sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. boiling water; 2 1/2 c. cake flour; 1 c. shortening or margarine; 4 eggs, separated; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1
Dissolve chocolate in hot water and set aside to cool.
2
Cream shortening and sugar.
3
Add egg yolks and beat well.
4
Dissolve soda and salt in 1/4 cup buttermilk.
5
Meantime, add 3/4 cup buttermilk alternately with flour to cream mixture.
6
Then add the soda and buttermilk, then dissolved chocolate and the vanilla.
7
Mix well, then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
8
Grease and lightly flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 45 minutes.
10
Let cool in pans for 10 to 15 minutes or cake will crumble.

2125

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

266

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: 2 c. sugar, 1 c. buttermilk, 1 tsp. soda, 1 pkg. German sweet chocolate, 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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