A spectacular German Chocolate cake made from scratch, using cake flour.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup butter
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon shortening
- 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 – 9 inch round pans. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a small saucepan, heat water and 4 ounces chocolate until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 egg yolks one at a time. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated.
Step 3
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
Step 4
Pour into 3 – 9 inch pans Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto wire rack.
Step 5
To make the Filling: In a saucepan combine 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup butter, and 3 egg yolks. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool until thick enough to spread.
Step 6
Spread filling between layers and on top of cake. In a small saucepan, melt shortening and 1 ounce of chocolate. Stir until smooth and drizzle down the sides of the cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 735 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat41g | 52% |
Saturated Fat22g | 109% |
Cholesterol187mg | 62% |
Sodium458mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate88g | 32% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars63g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 4% |
Calcium113mg | 9% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium256mg | 5% |
*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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