German Chocolate Cake I Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cake I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3/8 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate; 2 eggs; 3/8 cup buttermilk; 2/3 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cream; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup butter, softened

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/8 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
2 eggs
3/8 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, softened

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch square cake pan. Sift the cake flour, 1 cup white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
2
Cream 1/3 cup of the butter or margarine. Stir in 3/8 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the melted and cooled German sweet chocolate, eggs, and the remaining 3/8 cup buttermilk. Continue to beat at medium speed for another minute more. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes then frost.
4
To Make Frosting: Combine the coconut, brown sugar, cream, chopped nuts, 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Mix until of a spreadable consistency. Spread over top of baked cake. Broil 3 inches from heat until browned (about 3 minutes). Serve cake warm or cold.

1700

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

174

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups cake flour, 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Cake I 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 I

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