German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chocolate Cake Layers; 1/2 cup boiling water; 4 ounces sweet cooking German chocolate; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 4 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten; Coconut Pecan Frosting; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup evaporated milk; 3 egg yolks; 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Chocolate Cake Layers
1/2 cup boiling water
4 ounces sweet cooking German chocolate
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Coconut Pecan Frosting
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup evaporated milk
3 egg yolks
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 9-inch square pans or 3 8-inch round pans. Pour boiling water on chocolate, stirring until chocolate is melted; cool. Mix sugar and butter in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs yolk, one at a time. Beat in chocolate and vanilla on low speed.
2
Mix in flour, baking soda and salt alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition until batter is smooth. Fold in egg whites.
3
Divide batter among pans. Bake square pans 40-45 minutes or round pans 35-40 minutes. Check for doneness with toothpick in center. Cool and top with Coconut-Pecan Frosting.
4
Coconut Pecan Frosting: Mix sugar, butter, milk, vanilla and egg yolks in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 12 minutes. Take off heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Beat until spreading consistency. Allow to cool & thicken before icing cake.

2917

kcal

Calories

203

Fat

235

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chocolate Cake Layers, 1/2 cup boiling water, 4 ounces sweet cooking German chocolate, 2 cups sugar, 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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