DIANE'S GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This is much easier than your old-fashioned scratch recipes and it tastes just as good.

Provided by Diane Pace

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18.25 ounce) package butter cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round cake pans.
  • Combine the cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, cocoa, buttermilk, vegetable oil and the 3 whole eggs. Mix until blended and pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cakes test done. Set cakes aside to cool.
  • In a medium sized sauce pan mix the evaporated milk, white sugar, 3 egg yolks and the butter. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thick. Remove from heat and beat until partially cooled. Beat in the vanilla. Stir in the flaked coconut and the chopped pecans. Use to fill and frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.3 calories, Carbohydrate 82.9 g, Cholesterol 153.6 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 638.4 mg, Sugar 60.7 g

Joseph Baumann
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This cake was a disappointment. I wouldn't recommend it.


Lavonna Barbee
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This cake was amazing! I would definitely make it again.


sajid cm
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Lord Emonibadz
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This cake was a bit too complicated to make. I would only recommend it to experienced bakers.


Hammi Creations
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would try a different recipe for the cake next time.


Ndubuisi Jeffrey
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best cake they had ever had. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


Ayub Jan
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best German chocolate cake he had ever had. I was really impressed with how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Samuel Success
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This cake was so easy to make! I was able to whip it up in no time. The results were amazing. The cake was moist and delicious, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Riya Ahmed
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This cake was a huge success at my last party. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Elida Camacho
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I'm not usually a fan of German chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and decadent. I loved the combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. I will definitely be making this cake a


selina akter
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I've tried many German chocolate cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Jermyn Graham
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This German chocolate cake was incredibly moist and rich! The coconut and pecan frosting was a perfect complement to the chocolate cake, and the overall flavor was just heavenly. It was a big hit with my family and friends, and I'll definitely be mak