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German Chocolate Cake

"Make a great German Chocolate Cake with this easy recipe. The coconut and pecan frosting is deliciously dreamy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 13x9 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package Pillsbury® German Chocolate Cake
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 eggs plus
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, 3 eggs, oil and 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. Beat on low speed until moistened, then beat on high speed 2 minutes.
  2. Pour into well-greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  3. In small saucepan, combine remaining sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk and butter. Over medium heat, cook and stir until thickened, about 6 minutes. Add pecans, coconut and vanilla; spread over warm cake. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 250 | Total Fat: 16.2g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by DEANISUE   view full review
This was easy to put together and my husband said it was yummy. I was a little disappointed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2006 by Claire   view full review
I doubled the frosting recipe due to other reviews and the fact that I made this as a 2 layer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by pbandj   view full review
Yummy recipe, my uncle who is a German Choc. cake lover, said this is best version he has ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2005 by DHUSAR1961   view full review
I thought the recipe was easy and the cake was very moist. The frosting did take about 20...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by Debbie Kendrick Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My Father has loved German Chocolate Cake all of his life and he says this is the best German...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2005 by RACHELRUTH1   view full review
Excellent recipe! So easy and moist! The condensed milk keeps the cake from getting dry. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2009 by Kimberly   view full review
I made this for my good friend's birthday and everyone raved. It was also very easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by LAURAMA   view full review
Very easy to make! Everyone loved it and I received many requests for the recipe. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2005 by ADAVIE1   view full review
The frosting is wonderful!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by GINAH1   view full review
Absolutely delicious and easy. The addition of the sweetened condensed milk makes the cake...

 

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