Grandma'S German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma'S German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1 cup boiling water; German Chocolate Icing; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1/4 lb margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon imitation vanilla; 1 1/3 cups coconut; 1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped (you can use English walnuts if you prefer)

Servings: persons

1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup boiling water
German Chocolate Icing
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 lb margarine, softened
1 teaspoon imitation vanilla
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups black walnuts, chopped (you can use English walnuts if you prefer)

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I make this in either a greased and floured 9 x 12 inch pan or 2 9-inch round pans. For the 9 inch pans I also add wax paper cut to the pan size in the bottom of the pan.
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I start checking for doneness after 40 minutes for a 9 x 12 pan, and 25 minutes for the 2 9-inch pans. When a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean it's done.
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Cream margarine and sugar.
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Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well.
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Add buttermilk and dry ingredients.
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Add boiling water and beat until mixed.
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Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes or until done.
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For Icing- Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine and vanilla.
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Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.
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Add coconut and nuts.
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Beat until thick enough to spread.

2322

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

225

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup margarine, softened, 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S German 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.

Grandma'S German Chocolate Cake

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