German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. water; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla; 4 egg whites; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. butter; 2 c. sugar; 4 egg yolks; 1 c. buttermilk

Servings: persons

4 oz. sweet chocolate
1/2 c. water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
4 egg whites
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
1 c. buttermilk

1
Melt chocolate with water until melted; set aside.
2
Sift together flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.
3
Beat butter until light and fluffy.
4
Add egg yolks one at a time.
5
Beat well after each until smooth.
6
Stir in chocolate and vanilla.
7
Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk beating until smooth. Beat egg whites in separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
8
Fold into batter.
9
Pour into 3 (9-inch) greased and floured cake pans lined with wax papper.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.
11
Cool 15 minutes.
12
Remove to cake rack.
13
Fill with Coconut-Pecan Filling. Frost sides and edge with Chocolate Butter Cream.

2206

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

232

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: 4 oz. 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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