Best 5 Makeover German Sweet Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of German Sweet Chocolate Cake, a classic dessert with a rich chocolatey taste and a moist, tender crumb. This iconic cake is elevated with a luscious homemade chocolate ganache, creating an irresistible treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every preference, from a classic layer cake to a decadent bundt cake and a charming sheet cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a culinary novice, these recipes will guide you effortlessly through the baking process, ensuring a perfect cake every time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE II



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This was my Grandmother's recipe. It's the classic cake made with sweet chocolate and frosted with a luscious coconut pecan frosting.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate, chopped
⅔ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups sifted cake flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) round pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. When cool, frost between layers and on top of cake.
  • To make the Frosting: In a large saucepan, combine evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, egg yolks, 1/2 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cook and stir on medium heat for about 12 minutes, or until thick and golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 426.8 mg, Sugar 53.2 g

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE I



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This chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting is a favorite dish at all of our potlucks.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
½ cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
4 egg whites
12 fluid ounces evaporated milk
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup butter
4 egg yolks
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line bottom of 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  • Microwave chocolate and water on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir halfway through. Stir until all is melted and smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat after each addition until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour into 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, then frost with coconut-pecan frosting.
  • Combine milk, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 4 egg yolks and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in large saucepan. Cook and stir on medium heat for about 12 minutes, or until thick and golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 108.8 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 239.3 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

BAKER'S GERMAN'S SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make original BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake for your next special occasion. Everyone adores BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h25m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate
1/2 cup water
4 eggs, separated
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1 recipe Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cover bottoms of 3 (9-inch) round pans with parchment; spray sides with cooking spray. Microwave chocolate and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • Add egg whites; stir gently until well blended. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Immediately run small spatula around cakes in pans. Cool cakes in pans 15 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Prepare Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/coconut-pecan-filling-frosting-51053.aspx ; spread between cake layers and onto top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is a real treat. My sister and I always enjoy preparing this together.-Patricia Peebles, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1-1/3 cups evaporated milk, divided
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat chocolate and water over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Transfer to prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Remove and discard waxed paper., For frosting, in a Dutch oven, combine sugar and 1 cup milk. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat. Boil for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened and light caramel-colored, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat; gradually whisk in remaining milk. Let stand for 5 minutes to cool slightly, stirring occasionally., Gradually whisk in yolks. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 12-18 minutes or until frosting is slightly thickened and reaches 175°. (Frosting is done when a whisk pulled through the mixture exposes the bottom of the pan for a few seconds.) Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool to room temperature., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the frosting. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BAKER'S ORIGINAL GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Baker's Original German Sweet Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 ounce) package baker's German sweet chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 slightly beaten egg yolks
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Coconut-Pecan frosting (recipe follows).
  • Oven at 350ºF.
  • Melt chocolate in water, cool.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Beat in egg yolks.
  • Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
  • Mix flour, soda, and salt.
  • Beat in flour mixture, alternately with buttermilk.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into three 9-inch layer pans, lined on bottoms with waxed paper.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cake springs bake when lightly pressed in center.
  • Cool 15 minutes; remove and cool on rack.
  • Frost cake.
  • COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING.
  • Combine evaporated milk, sugar, slightly beaten egg yolks, butter or margarine and vanilla in saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  • Cool until thick enough to spread.
  • Makes 4-1/4 cups.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality German sweet chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before baking.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, melt the German sweet chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Add the milk and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
  • Decorate with additional German sweet chocolate shavings, if desired.

Conclusion:

German sweet chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow these tips to make the best German sweet chocolate cake possible.

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