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 pkg. German chocolate; 1/2 c. boiling water; 2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 c. butter (not margarine); 4 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 4 egg whites

Servings: persons

1 pkg. German chocolate
1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. butter (not margarine)
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 egg whites

1
Melt chocolate in boiling water; allow to cool.
2
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add egg yolks, one at a time; beat well.
4
Add chocolate and vanilla.
5
Sift all dry ingredients together.
6
Alternately add dry ingredients with buttermilk to butter-sugar mixture.
7
Beat egg whites; fold into mixture.
8
Turn oven on to 350u00b0.
9
Prepare four 9-inch round pans by spraying with a nonstick baking spray.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 to 20 minutes, or until cake tests done.
11
After done, allow layers to cool completely before frosting.

2699

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

267

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 pkg. German chocolate, 1/2 c. boiling water, 2 c. sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla, 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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