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.) bar German sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. boiling water; 3/4 c. oil; 2 c. sugar; 4 egg yolks (unbeaten); 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. buttermilk; 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Servings: persons

1 (4 oz.) bar German sweet chocolate
1/2 c. boiling water
3/4 c. oil
2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks (unbeaten)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

1
Melt chocolate in boiling water; cool.
2
Cream oil and sugar until fluffy.
3
Add egg yolks; beat well.
4
Add melted chocolate and vanilla.
5
Sift together flour, salt and soda.
6
Add buttermilk to chocolate mixture.
7
Beat well until smooth.
8
Fold in egg whites. Pour in 3 greased and floured pans.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Cool and frost.

2530

kcal

Calories

153

Fat

252

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.) bar German sweet chocolate, 1/2 c. boiling water, 3/4 c. oil, 2 c. sugar, 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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