German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz. German sweet chocolate; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2-1/2 cup cake flour, sifted; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 cup butter; 1-1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

4 oz. German sweet chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
2-1/2 cup cake flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped

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Beat 4 eggs whites until stiff peaks form, set aside.
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Melt chocolate in boiling water; cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add melted chocolate and vanilla, blend well.
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In a medium bowl, sift together flour, soda, and salt and add to chocolate mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
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Beat well after each addition.
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Fold in egg whites.
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Pour batter into three 9-inch cake pans which have been lined withwaxed paper.
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Bake in a preheated 350F oven, 35 to 40 minutes.
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Cool completely and frost between layers and top with Coconut-Pecan Frosting.
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Coconut-Pecan Frosting: 1.
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Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes.
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Stir frequently, and take care not toscorch this mixture.
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
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Beat until cool and of spreading consistancy.

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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: 4 oz. German sweet chocolate, 1/2 cup boiling water, 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 leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Chocolate Cake

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