Mama'S German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Mama'S German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Parchment paper; 2 (4-oz.) packages sweet chocolate baking bars*; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; Garnish: chocolate-dipped toasted pecan halves

Servings: persons

Parchment paper
2 (4-oz.) packages sweet chocolate baking bars*
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
Garnish: chocolate-dipped toasted pecan halves

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Lightly grease 3 (9-inch) round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper, and lightly grease paper.
2
Microwave chocolate baking bars and 1/2 cup water in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring once halfway through.
3
Combine flour and next 2 ingredients in a medium bowl.
4
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
5
Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter. Pour batter into prepared pans.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven, and gently run a knife around outer edge of cake layers to loosen from sides of pans. Cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; discard parchment paper. Cool completely (about 1 hour). Spread Coconut-Pecan Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.
7
Note: We tested with Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate Bar.

1839

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

178

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Parchment paper, 2 (4-oz.) packages sweet chocolate baking bars*, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Mama'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.

Mama'S German Chocolate Cake

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