German Chocolate Cake with brown sugar and coconut topping.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 3/8 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup flaked coconut
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch square cake pan. Sift the cake flour, 1 cup white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
Step 2
Cream 1/3 cup of the butter or margarine. Stir in 3/8 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the melted and cooled German sweet chocolate, eggs, and the remaining 3/8 cup buttermilk. Continue to beat at medium speed for another minute more. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes then frost.
Step 4
To Make Frosting: Combine the coconut, brown sugar, cream, chopped nuts, 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Mix until of a spreadable consistency. Spread over top of baked cake. Broil 3 inches from heat until browned (about 3 minutes). Serve cake warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 353 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat10g | 49% |
Cholesterol59mg | 20% |
Sodium278mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate49g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars33g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium53mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium123mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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