Rich German Chocolate Recipe
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4.7
Rich German Chocolate Recipe
Description
This Rich German Chocolate cake recipe begins by melting bittersweet chocolate with water to add robust cocoa flavor. The batter is lightened by folding in whipped egg whites, which gives the cake a delicate texture despite its richness. Butter and sugar are creamed to add structure and sweetness.
The dry ingredients include flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, combined in stages with the wet mixture. The inclusion of evaporated milk and buttermilk enriches the batter and adds moisture for a tender crumb. The cake is baked in two 9-inch pans, producing layers suitable for filling or frosting.
The topping features a traditional coconut and toasted pecans mixture, which introduces a chewy texture and a nutty, sweet contrast to the chocolate cake beneath. Vanilla extract appears twice, enhancing the overall flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (4oz/115g) bittersweet chocolate roughly chopped
- 1 cup (8floz/225ml) evaporated milk
- 1 recipe chocolate fudge frosting best ever
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup (4 oz/115g) butter
- 4 egg separated
- 3 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups (12oz/ 340g) sugar
- 1 cup (8oz/225g) sugar
- 1 cup (8oz/225g) butter
- 1 1/3 cups (4oz/ 115g) coconut shredded, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (5oz/142g) pecans chopped and toasted
- 2 cups (10oz/284g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (8floz/225ml) buttermilk
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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