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German Sweet Chocolate Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: ccsick PHOTO BY: Celeste

"This is the favorite at all of our potlucks"
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 egg whites
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  • 12 fluid ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line bottom of 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  2. Microwave chocolate and water on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir halfway through. Stir until all is melted and smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, soda and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat after each addition until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour into 9x13 inch pan.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, then frost with coconut-pecan frosting.
  7. Combine milk, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 4 egg yolks and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in large saucepan. Cook and stir on medium heat for about 12 minutes, or until thick and golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2002 by MAYMARSH
This was a delicious and very easy german chocolate cake. I have to make it every year for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by Celeste
I used the frosting recipe, but only used 1 C. sugar. This turned out great. The store was out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by ELIZABETH101
I made this for my sister's birthday. I was fantastic and is huge!! I can see why you would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by ga_betsy
This is the first cake I have ever baked from scratch and I was so nervous but it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by pparm
I made this cake for my Wifes 5oth Birthday. It was great. I change the serving size from 24... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by Jules
I usually do not like german chocolate cake but I liked this one. I made it for my husband's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by Becky
Wowee!!! This was a great recipe. I'll definately make this one for years to come. The cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2007 by JeniG
This cake turned out really well. I had gotten sick of paying $2.50 per slice at the grocery... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by Amanda
Everyone loved this cake, even my father-in-law who can be pretty critical of cooks sometimes.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by ARMYCOOKWIFE
this was my first time at baking a german chocolate cake that did'nt come from a box,and i... MORE


 
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ccsick
Photo by ccsick
Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Boone, Iowa, USA
Living In: Malvern, Iowa, USA
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