German Chocolate Cake II Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 27, 2004

I had this recipe for quite sometimes and I made it this past weekend. The cake was great!! It was moist and it barely lasted a day. Now I know some of you had problem with the icing. Well, I went to the orignal (4 egg yolks, 1/2 stick butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 can pet milk, 1 1/2 cup of sugar) cook for 12-20 min depends how thich you want it.

—LOMAN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 24, 2003

I made this cake for my best friend's birthday party (which I was hostessing). The icing directions say "until the mixure thickens." THICKENS TO WHAT CONSISTENCY?? DOES THAT MEAN I COOK IT 4 MINUTES OR 15 MINUTES?" I'm sure that's why the other reviewer's icing didn't solidify. Thickens like pudding? Thickens like glue? Who knows?? The author of this recipe might want to include the number of minutes neccessary to acheive this "Thick"ness. Also, a double boiler?????????? I don't know anyone that even OWNS a double boiler, other than my grandmother. Needless to say, my friend did not have a birthday cake for her birthday. Thanks.

—SCARLETT1

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May 26, 2005

Scarlett, I'm sorry about your friend's lack of cake, but you can make a double boiler with a metal bowl set inside a saucepot with somme water in it. You don't need to go out and buy one. I would recommend using a tried and true recipe for a special occasion, rather than one you haven't made before.

—ANNAMARYH

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Oct 15, 2005

The cake was great! I made it for my father's birthday(a day ahead of time) The icing a little thinner than I like, but I know cornstarch(a teaspoon at a time) will thicken any liquid. Also, I put the icing between the layers and on the top only. Used fudge icing for the sides and a border on the top, then filled in the top with this icing and used the fudge one to write on the cake with. As for the double broiler issue, as was suggested, a metal, or glass bowl in a pot. Also, due to modern convinece a micro wave works well to(30 seconds at a time and stirring between each time segmant. But the most important thing I think everyone should remember is this. Baking is an exact SCIENCE! If you do not follow the messurments precisley, the recipe is doomed before it every goes into the oven.

—QueenbyBlood

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Apr 02, 2007

When I was making this, I was saying to myself--I'm not sure I will make this again-lots of steps, time, ingredients. But just one taste changed my mind. I took it to my daughter's school for the teachers and staff--they keep talking about it even now. I did add about 1 tsp. cornstarch and doulbed the icing and frosted the sides. I also used 4 oz. German choc. plus 1 oz semi-sweet for the cake. A definite winner!

—L in Longmont

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May 17, 2005

To all of you who complain of the frosing not being thick enough! Have you looked at the picture?! The Frosting is dripping down the cake, which means its' not supposed to be thick also if you left yourselve enough time you would have had time enough to make a new cake!

—TOTALLYCUTE

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Dec 24, 2003

I totally agree! This is the best "German Chocolate Cake" recipe I have found. It does take some extra time but it is WELL worth your effort. It comes out light and fluffy and moist and the frosting is perfect.

—SHONNA WILLIAMS

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Dec 24, 2003

The cake is time consuming to make. I had the same problem with the icing not thickening. I finally took it off the heat, added lots more coconut then called for and put it in the fridge for a while. At that point though I still went out and bought some frosting because I didn't have enough to cover all the layers and the top and sides of the cake. Next time I think I will do it Betty Crocker's way!

—FRANCINE C.

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Nutrition

Calories
785 kcal
39%

Carbohydrates
86.2 g
28%

Cholesterol
150 mg
50%

Fat
47.7 g
73%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
7.7 g
15%

Sodium
242 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

German Chocolate Cake II

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 785
** Calories from Fat: 429

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 47.7g 73 %
** Saturated Fat 20.6g 103 %
** Cholesterol 150mg 50 %
** Sodium 242mg 10 %
** Potassium 194mg 5 %
** Total Carbohydrates 86.2g 28 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
** Protein 7.7g 15 %
** Sugars 62.6g
** Vitamin A 16 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 9 %
** Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 28 %
** Niacin 21 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 31 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.