German Chocolate Cake

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. margarine; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 4 egg yolks; 2 1/2 c. cake flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 pkg. German's sweet chocolate, melted in 1/2 c. boiling water; 3 egg whites, beaten stiff

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1967 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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German Chocolate Cake – a delicious recipe with margarine, shortening, sugar, egg yolks, cake flour, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
2 1/2 c. cake flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. German's sweet chocolate, melted in 1/2 c. boiling water
3 egg whites, beaten stiff

1
Cream margarine, shortening and sugar together.
2
Beat in egg yolks.
3
Sift together cake flour and salt.
4
Stir in alternately with mixture of buttermilk and soda.
5
Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
6
Fold in egg whites.
7
Bake 25 minutes at 350u00b0 in 3 greased, floured and wax paper lined 8-inch round layer pans. Cool on racks.
8
Frost.

1967

kcal

Calories

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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. margarine, 1/2 c. shortening, 2 c. sugar, 4 egg yolks, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1967 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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