German Chocolate Cake

Despite its name, German Chocolate Cake is not from Germany. It was actually named after Sam German, an American chocolate maker who developed a type of dark baking chocolate that was used in the original recipe.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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German Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, German Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 12 Calories: 5760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Cake
• 200 gram Sugar
• 200 gram Butter
• 4 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Coconut pecan frosting
• 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes. Remove from pans, and completely cool on racks.
4. Spread coconut pecan frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
5. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.