German Chocolate Cake (High Altitude Recipe) Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake (High Altitude Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cake; 4 ounces German chocolate; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 eggs, separated (whites beaten until stiff); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; for the coconut nut frosting; 1 1/2 cups butter; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 cup sugar; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup coconut, shredded; 1 cup nuts, chopped

Servings: persons

For the cake
4 ounces German chocolate
1/2 cup water
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 eggs, separated (whites beaten until stiff)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
for the coconut nut frosting
1 1/2 cups butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coconut, shredded
1 cup nuts, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Prepare three 8-inch layer pans by lining them with wax paper and greasing them.
3
In a double boiler melt the chocolate with the water over simmering water. Let cool.
4
In a large bowl using a mixer cream the butter (or use margarine or shortening) with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time and then blend in the melted chocolate.
5
In a measuring cup dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk.
6
In a bowl sift flour and salt together.
7
Add dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk mixture, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla. Mix well.
8
With a rubber scraper or whisk fold in beaten egg whites.
9
Pour batter into prepared pans.
10
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cake center springs back when pressed with fingertip. Cool.
11
Fill and frost with frosting (use your favorite or the following recipe).
12
To make the frosting: in a saucepan combine butter, evaporated milk, cream, sugar, beaten egg yolks, and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, coconut and nuts. Beat until consistency for spreading.

2738

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

237

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cake, 4 ounces German chocolate, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Cake (High Altitude Recipe) 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 (High Altitude Recipe)

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