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 sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; 2 c. sugar; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 1/2 c. cake flour; pinch of salt; 1 tsp. soda; 4 egg whites, beaten

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Melt chocolate in boiling water.
3
Add vanilla and salt after chocolate is melted.
4
Cream shortening and sugar and beaten egg yolks.
5
Add 3/4 cup of buttermilk alternating with sifted flour.
6
Dissolve soda in remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and add to creamed mixture.
7
Stir in chocolate.
8
Fold in egg whites.
9
Bake in three 9-inch pans for 25 to 30 minutes.

2276

kcal

Calories

116

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. German sweet chocolate, 1/2 c. boiling water, 1 Tbsp. vanilla, 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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