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. shortening; 4 egg yolks; 1/4 lb. German sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. boiling water; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. soda, dissolved in an additional 1/4 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. vanilla; pinch of salt; 4 stiffly beaten egg whites

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 egg yolks
1/4 lb. German sweet chocolate
1/2 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda, dissolved in an additional 1/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
4 stiffly beaten egg whites

1
Cream together sugar and shortening.
2
Add egg yolks one at a time.
3
Melt chocolate in boiling water and add to mixture.
4
Add flour alternately with buttermilk (including soda and buttermilk). Add vanilla and salt.
5
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
6
Pour into 3 (9-inch) greased and floured cake pans.
7
Bake 30 minutes at 350u00b0.
8
Fill and ice with German Chocolate Icing.

2052

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

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: 2 c. sugar, 1 c. shortening, 4 egg yolks, 1/4 lb. 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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