German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water boiling; 4 ounces chocolate sweet cooking; 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs separated; 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 each egg yolks; 1/2 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 113 cup coconut flaked; 1 cup pecans chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water boiling
4 ounces chocolate sweet cooking
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs separated
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 each egg yolks
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
113 cup coconut flaked
1 cup pecans chopped

1
CAKE: Pour boiling water over chocolate in small bowl; stir until melted.
2
Set aside to cool.
3
In large mixer bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add egg yolks 1 at a time, beat after each addition.
4
On low speed beat in chocolate and sifted dry ingredients, beating whites.
5
Divide among 3 (8 or 9 inch) greased and floured cake pans or line greased pans with waxed paper.
6
Bake at 350F (180C) for about 35 minutes.
7
Frost with Coconut-Pecan Frosting.
8
ICING: Combine all but coconut and pecans in saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until thick, about 10 to 12 minutes.
9
Stir in coconut and pecans.
10
Spread between and on top of cooled cake layers.

2774

kcal

Calories

193

Fat

234

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water boiling, 4 ounces chocolate sweet cooking, 1 cup butter, 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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