GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
I found this recipe in Readers Digest by Joyce Platfoot of Wapakoneta, Ohio. It is excellent.
Provided by Karen Gilbert
Categories Cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. FOR CAKE: Line three greased 9-inch round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease waxed paper and set aside. In small saucepan, melt chocolate with water over low heat: cool.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla.
- 3. Combine flour, baking soda and salt: add to the creamed mixture in batches, alternating with buttermilk and beating well after each addition.
- 4. In small bowl and with clean beaters, beat 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of egg whites into creamed mixture; fold in remaining whites.
- 5. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 24 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans; place on wire racks to cool completely.
- 6. FOR FROSTING: In small saucepan,heat sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla extract. Cool until thick enough to spread. Spread a third of frosting over each cake layer: stack lawers.
- 7. FOR ICING: In microwave, melt shortening and chocolate; stir until smooth and drizzle over cake.
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Ali Haaji
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's rich, moist, and full of flavor.
Glitch_YT_
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is now my go-to dessert for parties and gatherings.
Sb Shakil
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and decadent. It's the perfect treat for a special occasion.
sergio
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Nisreen Gaili
[email protected]This is the best German chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect.
Avery zxxcc
[email protected]This cake was so moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.
Elizabeth Ogbe
[email protected]I'm not a professional baker, but this cake turned out looking like it was made by one.
Mahiya islam Mukta
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves it.
Costella Cunningham
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.
Rashid Alam
[email protected]This cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
Agaba David
[email protected]I've never made German chocolate cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
amrez khan
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best German chocolate cake he's ever had.
Kajol Talokdar
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for me, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting.
daniel richard
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of German chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially good.
Mr Badman
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
joseph albert
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Lily Defor
[email protected]This is the best German chocolate cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and the frosting is rich and chocolatey.
Carla Kelley
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.
Chubby Mirabek
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The frosting was especially good.