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. boiling water; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. (2 sticks) butter; 4 egg yolks; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 1/4 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Servings: persons

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

1
Melt chocolate in boiling water; cool.
2
Sift flour, soda and salt.
3
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each.
4
Blend in vanilla and melted chocolate.
5
Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition.
6
Fold in egg whites. Pour into three 9-inch layer pans, lined on bottom with waxed paper and greased.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed in center.
8
Cool in pans for 15 minutes.
9
Remove and cool on rack.
10
Spread coconut-pecan frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

2508

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

241

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. boiling water, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, 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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