GERMAN CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE
This moist, flavorful cake was the traditional birthday cake at our house when I was growing up. Everyone requested it. I especially like the sweet coconut-pecan frosting. -Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 13x9-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Grease and flour the paper; set aside., In a microwave, melt chocolate with water; stir until smooth. 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 with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. , Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Remove waxed paper. , For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, egg yolks and butter Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened and a thermometer reads 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon., Remove from the heat. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Beat on high until frosting is cool and achieves spreading consistency. Place cake on a serving platter; frost top and sides of cake. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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PATEL UG
[email protected]I would highly recommend this cake to anyone looking for a delicious and decadent dessert.
derrick wells
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.
Ryan KE
[email protected]I've tried many German chocolate cakes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness.
Azi Francis
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and coconut. It's the perfect cake for any chocolate lover.
Nevada Byrd
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success. She loved it and so did all of her friends.
Jason Ledesma
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this cake to anyone looking for a special dessert.
Ali Sellars
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Khairul Munnaa
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a bundt pan and it came out perfect. The frosting is a bit rich, but it's so good that it's worth it.
MD Feros
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had.
Tasawar Gujjar
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my birthday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.