Description
German Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert loved for its rich, moist texture and delicious layers, featuring a smooth chocolate cake and coconut-pecan frosting that creates a decadent and comforting treat.
Ingredients
4 oz Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate
½ cup boiling water
2 ½ cups sifted cake flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a small bowl, melt the German sweet chocolate with the boiling water. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sifted cake flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter (or margarine) and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the butter and sugar, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with adding small amounts of milk or water (if needed for consistency) until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
If you prefer a different frosting, try buttercream or whipped cream as alternatives to the traditional coconut-pecan frosting.
If you don’t like pecans, walnuts or almonds can be used as a substitute.
For a richer taste, substitute German sweet chocolate with dark chocolate.
The cake layers can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days before frosting.
To freeze, wrap the cooled cake layers tightly in plastic wrap and foil and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
