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: 1 pkg. (4 oz.) German sweet chocolate; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk; 1-1/2 cup sugar; 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 3/4 cup butter; 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 cups coconut, flaked; 1-1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (4 oz.) German sweet chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cup sugar
4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
3/4 cup butter
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups coconut, flaked
1-1/2 cup pecans, chopped

1
Melt chocolate in water; cool.
2
Beat butter and sugar.
3
Beat in egg yolks.
4
Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
5
Mix flour, soda and salt.
6
Beat into chocolate mixture alternately with butter milk.
7
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
8
Pour into three 9-inch layer pans, lined on bottoms with waxed paper.
9
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed in center.
10
Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans, finish cooling on racks.
11
Spread Coconut-Pecan Frosting between layers and over top of cake.
12
Coconut Pecan Frosting: Combine first five ingredients in saucepan.
13
Cook and stirover medium heat until thickened.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Stir in coconut and pecans.
16
Cool until thick enough to spread.

2955

kcal

Calories

214

Fat

216

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: 1 pkg. (4 oz.) German sweet chocolate, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 cup butter, 2 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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