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What's up folks! Craving a taste of nostalgia? This German Chocolate Cake recipe has you covered! Dive into layers of rich chocolate and heavenly coconut-pecan frosting – it's a slice of pure bliss! Perfect for any occasion or simply treating yourself to something sweet. #CakeLove #SweetIndulgence #TreatYourself
German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
Directions:
Enjoy your delicious German Chocolate Cake!
German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 (4-oz.) German's sweet chocolate baking bars, chopped
- 1/2 cup strong brewed hot coffee
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus extra for pan
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- Coconut-Pecan Frosting
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 3 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a medium microwavable bowl, stir together chopped chocolate and hot coffee. Microwave on HIGH until melted and smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Add melted chocolate mixture and vanilla to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat on low speed just until blended after each addition.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Gently fold into batter.
- Divide batter among the 3 prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 24 to 28 minutes.
- Remove pans from oven and cool on wire racks for 15 minutes. Then, remove cakes from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Press slightly warm Coconut-Pecan Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Let stand until frosting is completely cool and set, about 15 minutes.
Enjoy your delicious German Chocolate Cake!