WILLARD FAMILY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
This recipe has been in my family for a very long time. My great-grandma could make this with her eyes closed. My father was born on her birthday so she made this cake for him every year. Even shipped it to him in Korea when he was stationed there in the army.
Provided by K-Dub
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
- Place the chunks of chocolate into the boiling water and stir until the chocolate has melted; set aside to cool. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of softened margarine with 2 cups of sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in 4 egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the chocolate-water mixture until thoroughly blended.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Beat the flour mixture into the liquid ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, in 3 or 4 additions. Beat until batter is smooth, about 1 minute.
- In a metal or glass bowl, beat the reserved egg whites until they hold stiff peaks when the beaters are lifted straight up. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, keeping as much volume as possible. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cakes have browned lightly and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in pans before removing.
- To make frosting, pour the evaporated milk into a large saucepan, and mix in 1 cup of sugar, 3 egg yolks, 1/4 cup of margarine, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and mix in the coconut and pecans, beating the frosting until cooled and spreadable. Frost and fill the cake with the coconut frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.3 calories, Carbohydrate 101.8 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 617 mg, Sugar 74.4 g
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[email protected]This cake is perfect for a crowd. It's big and impressive, and everyone will love it.
Ramona Polanco
[email protected]This cake is a little dry, but the frosting is delicious.
Cephas Kintu
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate cake, but this cake is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful.
Kamal Abdullahi
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.
Fabia Ahmed
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this cake, but it was worth the effort. It's a delicious and unique cake.
Mc Atama
[email protected]This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Shojib Ahmed Student
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for chocolate lovers.
joseph guthrie
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy. The frosting is light and airy.
parves rana
[email protected]I made this cake for a friend's baby shower and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Kakooza Edrine
[email protected]This cake is a little expensive to make, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the cake is delicious.
Aliana Dixon
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and this cake was easy to make. I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly.
Zo'ryah Boston
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
Waras4s _
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Daniel Adjei
[email protected]This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and everyone will love it.
Mema Alsorogy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The chocolate and pecans really balance out the coconut flavor.
Alie Khan
[email protected]This cake is so moist and decadent. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Alex Alex
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
David Turba
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.
shopon mia
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans is irresistible.
Adebowale Damilola
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's moist, rich, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I made it for a family gathering and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!