German Chocolate Cake

Name: German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 pkg. Baker's German sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. boiling water; 2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. soda; 4 egg whites; 2 1/2 c. sifted Swans Down cake flour; 1 c. butter or margarine; 4 egg yolks, unbeaten; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk

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German Chocolate Cake – a delicious recipe with sweet chocolate, boiling water, sugar, vanilla, soda, egg whites. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 pkg. Baker's German sweet chocolate
1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
4 egg whites
2 1/2 c. sifted Swans Down cake flour
1 c. butter or margarine
4 egg yolks, unbeaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk

1
Melt chocolate in 1/2 cup boiling water.
2
Cool.
3
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add egg yolks, one at a time, and beat well after each.
5
Add melted chocolate and vanilla.
6
Mix well.
7
Sift salt, soda and flour.
8
Add alternately with buttermilk to chocolate mixture, beating well.
9
Beat until batter is smooth.

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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 pkg. Baker's German sweet 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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