Best 8 German Chocolate Cake Iii Recipes

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For those who have a sweet tooth and crave a decadent treat, the German Chocolate Cake III is an irresistible choice. With its layers of moist chocolate cake, a rich and creamy coconut pecan filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache frosting, this cake is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a delicious dessert, the German Chocolate Cake III is a perfect choice.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE III



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A spectacular German Chocolate cake made from scratch, using cake flour.

Provided by Dean

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

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 white sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup butter
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon shortening
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 735.4 calories, Carbohydrate 88.3 g, Cholesterol 187.4 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 457.9 mg, Sugar 62.7 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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We know you're Betty, you know you're Betty, now show it to the world with this amazing homemade German chocolate cake. There's no cake more special, with its signature coconut-pecan filling and topping. This classic from-scratch German chocolate cake recipe is the best way to bring all the flavor to the table in just 30 minutes and gives you all the Betty bragging rights you could ever ask for. Pick a day, grab the ingredients and start making amazing in your kitchen, like we know you can.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cooking spray to grease pans
4 oz sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup water
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or 2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter (2 sticks), room temperature
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
3 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 cup evaporated milk (from 12-oz can)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray the bottoms and sides of three 8-inch or two 9-inch round cake pans with the cooking spray. Cut three 8-inch or two 9-inch rounds of cooking parchment paper. Line bottoms of pans with the paper.
  • Coarsely chop the chocolate. In a 1-quart saucepan, heat the chocolate and water over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is completely melted; remove from heat and cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir the flour, baking soda and salt until mixed; set aside. In another medium bowl, beat 2 cups sugar and 1 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy; set aside.
  • On medium speed, beat 1 egg yolk at a time into the sugar mixture until mixed. On low speed, beat in the melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. On low speed, beat in 1/2 of the flour mixture just until smooth, then beat in 1/2 of the buttermilk just until smooth. Repeat beating in flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk just until smooth.
  • Wash and dry mixer beaters. In a small bowl, beat the eggs whites on high speed until beaten eggs whites form stiff peaks when beaters are lifted. Add egg whites to the batter; to fold in, use a rubber spatula to cut down vertically through the batter, then slide the spatula across the bottom of the bowl and up the side, turning batter over. Rotate the bowl 1/4 turn, and repeat this down-across-up motion. Continue folding until batter and egg whites are blended.
  • Pour batter into pans; use a rubber spatula to scrape batter from bowl, spread batter evenly in pans and smooth top of batter. (If batter is not divided evenly, spoon batter from one pan to another.) Refrigerate batter in third pan if not all pans will fit in oven at one time; bake third pan separately.
  • Bake 8-inch pans 35 to 40 minutes, 9-inch pans 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes. To remove cake from pan, invert onto cooling rack, then invert right side up on second cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, stir the 3 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the evaporated milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well mixed. Cook over medium heat about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Cool about 30 minutes, beating occasionally with a spoon, until mixture is spreadable.
  • Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on a cake plate; using a metal spatula, spread 1/3 of the filling over the layer. Add second layer, rounded side down; spread with 1/3 of the filling. Add third layer, rounded side up; spread with remaining filling, leaving side of cake unfrosted. Store cake covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 62 g, TransFat 1 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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German chocolate cake is an American classic, named after a chocolatier called Samuel German (as opposed to the European nation). Milder than devil's food cake, this chocolate cake has layers that are subtle and sweet, chocolatey but not excessively so. They create a lovely, velvet-textured vehicle for the heaps of gooey, toasted coconut and pecan custard. For more chocolate appeal, rich ganache can be slathered on the sides. This not only adds another blissful layer of chocolate, but also neatens up the look and makes for a party-worthy presentation.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 sticks/171 grams unsalted butter (12 tablespoons), at room temperature, plus more for the pans
1 3/4 cups/254 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/50 grams Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups/300 grams granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces/113.5 grams semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 cup/120 milliliters brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
1/2 cup/114 grams plain whole milk yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
2 cups/7 ounces/198 grams sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups/227 grams pecan halves
1 12-ounce can/354 milliliters evaporated milk
5 large egg yolks, at room temperature
3/4 cup/150 grams light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup/180 milliliters heavy cream
6 ounces/170 grams semisweet chocolate, chopped
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Bake the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans. Line the pans with parchment and butter the parchment. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and whisk to combine well. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of bowl. Turn the mixer down to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, again scraping down the bowl as necessary. Beat in vanilla and melted chocolate until smooth. In a small bowl, combine coffee and yogurt.
  • With the mixer on low, add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix to combine. Add the coffee mixture and mix to combine. Then add the remaining flour mixture, scraping the bowl one more time to make sure everything has been combined. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, smooth the tops and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer cakes in the pans to a rack to cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes and invert them onto racks to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling: On two separate trays lined with parchment paper, toast coconut and pecans at 325 degrees, stirring occasionally, until coconut is deep golden brown and nuts are fragrant, about 5 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully - coconut and nuts can quickly turn from golden to burned. Remove from oven, roughly chop the pecans, and transfer both coconut and pecans to a large bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan, cook evaporated milk, egg yolks, brown sugar and salt over medium heat, whisking at first and then stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened enough to leave a line on the back of a wooden spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Be careful not to let the mixture curdle. Lower the heat as necessary.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter, stirring until it has melted. Add vanilla and stir to combine. Add the milk mixture to the coconut and pecans, stirring to combine. This mixture will thicken slightly as it cools.
  • To assemble the cake, set one layer on a serving plate. Top with 1/3 of the coconut mixture. Repeat two more times, so the top of the cake is covered in coconut.
  • If desired, finish with ganache: Heat heavy cream over medium heat until very hot. Place the chocolate in a medium bowl, and pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes. Add salt and whisk until smooth. Let this mixture stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until it is thick enough to spread around the sides of the cake.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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According to my husband, this is the best German chocolate cake recipe in the whole world. Every bite has a light crunch from the pecans, a sweet taste of coconut and a drizzle of chocolate. -Joyce Platfoot, Wapakoneta, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups evaporated milk
3/4 cup butter
5 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
ICING:
1 teaspoon shortening
2 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper. Grease waxed paper and set aside. In small saucepan, melt chocolate with water over low heat; cool. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in 4 egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat the 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into creamed mixture; fold in remaining whites., Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, heat sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla extract. Cool until thick enough to spread. Spread a third of the frosting over each cake layer and stack the layers. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 910 calories, Fat 53g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 237mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 103g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE III



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A spectacular German Chocolate cake made from scratch, using cake flour.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     German Chocolate Cake

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

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 white sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup butter
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon shortening
1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 735.4 calories, Carbohydrate 88.3 g, Cholesterol 187.4 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 457.9 mg, Sugar 62.7 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE DREAM CAKE



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I love German chocolate cake - and this version truly is a dream! It's not only luscious, it's also easy to make using a mix.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
CAKE:
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
1 cup mayonnaise
3 large eggs
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 large egg yolks
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Refrigerate until completely chilled., Grease and flour three 8-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, mayonnaise and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small heavy saucepan, heat the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks over medium-low heat until mixture is thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool until thick enough to spread. , To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Beat chilled cream mixture until soft peaks form. Spread over sides of cake. Drizzle fudge topping over cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Fat 51g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE FROSTING FOR TRADITIONAL 3 LAYER CAKE



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This recipe makes a lot of frosting so that you will have plenty to put between each of the 3 layers of round cake. If you are a lover of this frosting like I am then even if you place them on a large single layer cake you will have enough. In my humble opinion it is the frosting which makes German Chocolate Cake so special. Substitutions don't work for me when it comes to this frosting. Especially NOT those canned versions.

Provided by CarrolJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 large cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
5 egg yolks (beaten)
3/4 cup butter (not margarine)
2 1/2 cups broken pecans
2 2/3 cups flaked coconut (not shredded)
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan place the evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and beaten egg yolks.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • When it starts to bubble and get thick, remove from the heat.
  • Add the pecans and coconut and then the vanilla.
  • Spread on cooled cake.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.3, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 191.9, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 32.9, Protein 6

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE I



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German Chocolate Cake with brown sugar and coconut topping.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups cake flour
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, softened
⅜ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
2 large eggs eggs
⅜ cup buttermilk
⅔ cup flaked coconut
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cream
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch square cake pan. Sift the cake flour, 1 cup white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  • Cream 1/3 cup of the butter or margarine. Stir in 3/8 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the melted and cooled German sweet chocolate, eggs, and the remaining 3/8 cup buttermilk. Continue to beat at medium speed for another minute more. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes then frost.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine the coconut, brown sugar, cream, chopped nuts, 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Mix until of a spreadable consistency. Spread over top of baked cake. Broil 3 inches from heat until browned (about 3 minutes). Serve cake warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 278.1 mg, Sugar 32.8 g

Tips:

  • For the perfect chocolate cake layers, make sure to use high-quality cocoa powder and follow the recipe's instructions carefully. Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • To achieve a smooth and creamy ganache, use high-quality chocolate and heavy cream. Bring the cream to a simmer, then pour it over the chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes before stirring until smooth.
  • When making the coconut-pecan filling, use fresh, shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Toast the pecans in the oven for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • For a professional-looking cake, take your time and decorate it carefully. Use a piping bag to create neat and even layers of ganache and coconut-pecan filling. You can also add additional decorations such as chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or even fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

German Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its rich chocolate layers, creamy ganache, and sweet coconut-pecan filling, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and beautiful German Chocolate Cake that will be the star of any occasion.

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