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German Chocolate Cake
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German Chocolate Cake

Even if you don't like coconut, you will love this cake. Top with Coconut pecan frosting (separate recipe).
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Mardell Ryan

Ingredients

  • 1 4 ounce package Baker's German sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 large egg whites stiffly beaten

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate in boiling water. Cool.
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla and chocolate.
  • Sift flour with soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to chocolate mixture, beating after each addition until smooth
  • Fold in beaten whites.
  • Pour into 3  8- or 9-inch layer pans lined on bottoms with waxed paper. Bake 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Top each layer with coconut pecan frosting.