German Chocolate Surprise Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Surprise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted; Cake; 2 ounces sweet baking chocolate; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

Topping
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
Cake
2 ounces sweet baking chocolate
1/4 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup milk

1
Pre-heat oven to 350u00b0F In an ungreased 9-inch cake pan, mix the topping ingredients. Spread evenly in the pan.
2
In small, microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate and 1/4 cup water on High 1-1.5 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Stir to blend.
3
In a medium bowl, beat the sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in vanilla and eggs until well blended.
5
On low speed, beat in 3/4 cup of the flour and the milk. Add remaining 1/2 cup flour; beat well.
6
Stir in chocolate mixture until blended. Pour batter over the topping in the pan.
7
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen. Place serving plate upside down over cake in pan. Turn the plate and pan over. Remove pan. Serve warm or cool.

1099

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup flaked coconut, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Surprise 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 Surprise Cake

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