German Sweet Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: German Sweet Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces German sweet chocolate (I have used good quality semi sweet); 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup butter; 1 ¾ cups sugar; 4 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten; 1 cup evaporated milk; 3 slightly beaten egg yolks; ½ cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

4 ounces German sweet chocolate (I have used good quality semi sweet)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup butter
1 ¾ cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Melt chocolate in boiling water.
2
Cool.
3
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
4
Add yolks one at a time beating well after each.
5
Blend in vanilla and chocolate.
6
Sift flour with soda and salt.
7
Add aternately with buttermilk to chocolate mixture beating after each addition until smooth.
8
Fold in beaten egg whites.
9
Pour equal amounts into three 9-inch layer pans that have been buttered and floured.
10
Bake at 350F for 30 - 35 minutes.
11
Cool on wire rack.
12
Topping: Cook all ingredients except coconut and pecans.
13
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes.
14
Then stir in flaked coconut and chopped pecans.
15
Use to top and fill cooled layers.

2913

kcal

Calories

233

Fat

167

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces German sweet chocolate (I have used good quality semi sweet), 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup butter, 1 ¾ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, German Sweet 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 Sweet Chocolate Cake

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