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Moist German Chocolate Cake

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"I made this for my dad's birthday. I found it to be a lot moister than the usual German chocolate cake."
Moist German Chocolate Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 29 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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Original recipe yield 2 - 9 inch pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat butter, yogurt, chocolate and cola until chocolate is completely melted.
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking soda. Add chocolate mixture, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into two 9 inch round pans.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 7, 2008 by beckumz 
This recipe was a disaster. The first time I tried it, I followed it exactly. I did everything... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 8, 2008 by WeirdAuntMartha 
This wasn't as moist as I expected, but it was a good cake. I increased the german chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by SBANDERS 
This cake was well received by my boyfriend's family (100% true blooded Germans)... In fact,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2007 by Kali 
I can make this, but I can't keep it in the house!! Personally I find most cakes to dry for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 9, 2006 by KosovoCook 
The 8 of us who ate this cake found it to be moist and flavorful. I increased the amount of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on may 29, 2004 by FOODMONITR 
I used skyzmum's tip and added 3 more ozs. of chocolate and sbander's suggestion and added 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 17, 2003 by Heather 
Not very impressed. The cola flavor was too strong, and overall taste was pretty blah. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 31, 2003 by aldrnbsn 
This cake was super-moist, but it had no taste. All the taste came from the Coconut-Pecan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on may 25, 2008 by mayura 
The coca cola flavor in this cake just wasn't my thing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.03 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 29, 2004 by LOLLYLOLLYLEE 
I made this and found it to be sooo moist and yummy. Many smiles. Will make over and over again. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Moist German Chocolate Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 142

  • Total Fat: 4.8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 86mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.2g

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