German Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 20, 2005

This was easy to put together and my husband said it was yummy. I was a little disappointed in the frosting flavor. I wanted more of that "caramel" taste and this just tasted like sweetened condensed milk w/ pecans and coconut (a yummy flavor, but just not what I expect in a German Chocolate Cake). I made the mistake of inverting the cake before frosting it. The recipe does not make enough frosting to cover the sides of the cake. So, if you make this - just leave it in the pan and frost the top only! :) DEFINETELY cook it for much longer than 6 minutes to thicken up the frosting. I probably cooked it closer to 15 minutes (maybe even longer).

—DEANISUE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 02, 2010

the cake was too fluffy/crumbly, it should have been more dense. I think just using the cake mix as directed would have been better. Frosting needs to be doubled, barely enough to frost a 9x13 cake.

—nanicalice

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44 Ratings

Sep 19, 2006

I doubled the frosting recipe due to other reviews and the fact that I made this as a 2 layer birthday cake. It was for my honey and he thought it was better than his favorite (until now) German Chocolate Cake purchased from a bakery at $4.95 a slice.

—Claire

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Dec 16, 2007

Yummy recipe, my uncle who is a German Choc. cake lover, said this is best version he has ever tried. I do agree with several reviews on here, that the recipe does not have much of a carmel flavor, but you can remedy that by adding 3 TBS of Brown Sugar. I also recommend you cook it for 10 mins not 6 so that it gets thick enough. P.S. Almonds are a great substitute for pecans, and much better for you!!!!

—pbandj

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Nov 06, 2006

My Father has loved German Chocolate Cake all of his life and he says this is the best German Chocolate Cake he has ever eaten!!!

—Debbie Kendrick

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Feb 09, 2005

I thought the recipe was easy and the cake was very moist. The frosting did take about 20 minutes to thicken, but had a wonderful flavor. I will add it to my "favorites"

—DHUSAR1961

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Feb 24, 2005

Excellent recipe! So easy and moist! The condensed milk keeps the cake from getting dry. I used chopped walnuts instead of pecans. I used at least 1 full cup of coconut, though, and at least 1 cup of walnuts. I like the frosting to be thick, not thin.

—RACHELRUTH1

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Feb 22, 2010

I made this cake today, absolutely delish! the frosting turned out perfect! I added 3T brown sugar and cooked and constantly stirred for about 11min. I will make again and again!

—diana

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Nutrition

Calories
250 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
9.7 g
3%

Cholesterol
71 mg
24%

Fat
16.2 g
25%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
2.8 g
6%

Sodium
73 mg
3%

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

Nutritional Information

German Chocolate Cake

Serving Size: 1/15 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 250
** Calories from Fat: 146

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 16.2g 25 %
** Saturated Fat 5.4g 27 %
** Cholesterol 71mg 24 %
** Sodium 73mg 3 %
** Potassium 32mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 9.7g 3 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
** Protein 2.8g 6 %
** Sugars 9.2g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 1 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 4 %

* 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.