German Chocolate Cake Recipe
A classic German Chocolate Cake with layers of rich chocolate cake and a coconut-pecan frosting.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 4 oz German sweet chocolate
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Frosting
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar for frosting
- 3 large egg yolks
- 0.5 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 1.33 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Pour boiling water over chocolate, stirring until melted. Let cool.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add alternately with buttermilk to chocolate mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting: Combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool until spreadable.
- Spread frosting between layers and on top of cake.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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