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. Baker's German's sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. water; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. (2 sticks) margarine or butter; 2 c. sugar; 4 egg yolks; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. buttermilk; 4 egg whites

Servings: persons

1 (4 oz.) pkg. Baker's German's sweet chocolate
1/2 c. water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. (2 sticks) margarine or butter
2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
4 egg whites

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0. Line bottoms of 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with wax paper. Microwave chocolate and water in large microwavable bowl on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring 1/2 way through heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth. Beat egg whites in another large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into batter. Pour into prepared pans. Bake 30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center. Immediately run spatula between cakes and sides of pans. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Remove wax paper. Cool completely on wire racks. Spread Coconut-Pecan Frosting between layers and over top of cake.

2188

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

230

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 oz.) pkg. Baker's German's sweet chocolate, 1/2 c. water, 2 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 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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