Ingredients for German Chocolate Cake
- German Sweet Chocolate
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
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How to Make German Chocolate Cake
- Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans or a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 4 large egg yolks. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- In a third bowl, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup water in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Adjust baking time if using a 9x13 pan; it may take longer).
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite coconut-pecan frosting (recipe #210278).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
154 g
Sugar
1890g
Fat
736g
Carbs
224g
