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 c. shortening; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. German sweet chocolate; 2 5/8 c. flour; 1 c. buttermilk; 4 egg whites

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
4 egg yolks
1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. German sweet chocolate
2 5/8 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
4 egg whites

1
Cream shortening and sugar; add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after every addition.
2
Dissolve chocolate in boiling water; cool slightly and add to egg mixture.
3
Sift flour, salt and soda together.
4
Add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well and add vanilla.
5
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into batter.
6
Pour into 3 greased cake pans.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until done; check with toothpick or if it springs back when touched.
8
Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

2180

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

242

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. shortening, 4 egg yolks, 1/2 c. boiling water, 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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