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Diane's German Chocolate Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Diane Pace  PHOTO BY: sweet_cheeks 

"This is much easier than your old fashioned scratch recipes and it tastes just as good."
Diane's German Chocolate Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 67 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 1 -8 inch 3 layer cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package butter cake mix
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 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
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round cake pans.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cakes test done. Set cakes aside to cool.
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 13, 2003 by GHELMS 
My version of this recipe was a hit! I used butter instead of oil in the cake and brown sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 5, 2003 by MICHELLEVON 
This was absolutely the best German Chocolate Cake we have ever had. My husband said it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 13, 2003 by SAVAGEFREEDOM 
Our family being used to homemade cakes, were a bit disappointed. It is a boxed cake after all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 13, 2003 by Stephanie 
My husband requested a German Chocolate Cake for his birthday. I found this recipe and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 18, 2002 by AJPOCHE1 
This is an excellent recipie. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 16, 2008 by MARYSUNSHINE1 
I thought that this cake and the frosting were excellent. Working full time, I'm not above... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2006 by fcakes 
This is a good recipe however Diane you should have noted that the batter is very thick. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 3, 2003 by CUTEMD 
The cake part turned out fine but the frosting was a mess. I cooked it for at least 30... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 17, 2003 by AZBEARCUB 
The cake is easy and great, however, the frosting flavor is overpowered by the evaporated milk. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2004 by C. BASCHE 
This cake was awesome! I have never been a German Chocolate cake fan, but my brother wanted... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Diane's German Chocolate Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 633

  • Total Fat: 34.2g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg
  • Sodium: 598mg
  • Total Carbs: 79.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 6.7g

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