Description
This German Chocolate Cake is a delightful treat with its rich flavor, easy preparation, and essential ingredients like chocolate, coconut, and pecans. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz baker’s german chocolate chopped
- ½ cup water boiling
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2½ cups cake flour
- 1 cup buttermilk reduced fat
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1¼ cups chopped pecans
- 4 ounces baker’s german’s chocolate
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F convection or 350°F conventional. Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix 4 oz chopped Baker’s German chocolate with ½ cup boiling water until smooth. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, sift together 2½ cups cake flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream 1 cup softened butter and 2 cups sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each. Incorporate 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with the last yolk. Scrape the bowl.
- With the mixer on low speed, alternately mix in the flour mixture and 1 cup buttermilk in three additions, starting and ending with flour.
- Add the cooled chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Briefly rewhisk egg whites if needed, then gently fold into the batter until no streaks remain.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25–28 minutes, until lightly springy and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the chocolate mixture has cooled completely before mixing it into the batter for the best results.
For a richer taste, use a higher quality chocolate when making the cake.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg