Best 7 German Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable richness of German chocolate cream cheese frosting, a luscious symphony of flavors that will elevate your desserts to new heights. This velvety frosting combines the decadent notes of German chocolate with the tangy creaminess of cream cheese, resulting in a heavenly spread that is both smooth and alluring. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a culinary novice, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating this exceptional frosting, ensuring that your cakes, cupcakes, and other confections are adorned with a frosting that is not only visually appealing but also a true delight for the taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this German Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dragonfly AZ

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces bar German chocolate, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in microwave and set aside to cool.
  • In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese for about 30 seconds.
  • Add melted chocolate and blend on low for about 30 seconds until well mixed.
  • Add milk, vanilla and 3 1/2 cups sugar and blend on low speed until well incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add more sugar if necessary and beat on medium for 1-2 minutes more, or until fluffy.
  • Use to frost and fill cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 929.5, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 71.9, Sodium 200.6, Carbohydrate 158, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 151.2, Protein 6.3

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH FROSTING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces sweet dark chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/4 cup warm milk
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 medium eggs, separated
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk, well shaken
One 11-ounce bag butterscotch morsels
1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare the chocolate by melting it in the top of a double boiler, stirring until it is smooth. Add 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of the butter and stir until it is melted and blended. Add the warm milk and stir until smooth. Set the chocolate aside to cool.
  • Line the bottoms only of three 9-inch cake pans with circles of parchment paper, or grease each pan bottom only with solid shortening and dust lightly with flour. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Whip the egg whites until stiff using the wire beater of the mixer. Transfer the beaten whites to a separate bowl and set aside.
  • In the mixer bowl, cream the remaining 1 1/2 sticks of butter and the sugar together until fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the melted, cooled chocolate and the vanilla. Mix well.
  • With the mixer on very low, stir in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Do this by adding about a third of the flour and slowly stirring it in completely. Then add about half the buttermilk and stir it in. Continue adding flour and buttermilk in this manner, ending with the flour. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and stir again. With a long-handled spoon or spatula, fold and stir the beaten egg whites into the batter until the batter is smooth with no visible clumps of whites.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Bake on the middle rack of the oven, allowing at least 1/4-inch clearance between the pans and the oven walls. The cake will rise above the pan edges as it bakes but will not spill over and will settle back down as it continues to bake. The cake is done when it begins to pull away from the sides of the pans and springs back to a light touch. Cool the layers in the pans for about 8 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edges of each pan and turn the layers out onto wire racks that have been sprayed with cooking spray. Cool the layers completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting: Place the butterscotch morsels in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water or in the top of a double boiler. Stir until melted, then remove from the heat.
  • In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and confectioner's sugar, and continue mixing. Add the melted butterscotch morsels and the heavy cream and vanilla, and mix until fully combined.
  • To assemble the cake: Place one layer on a cake stand and spread with frosting. Frost each layer completely, top and sides, as it is added to the cake.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE FROSTING II



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German chocolate cake frosting that is cooked on top of the stove and put on warm cake while frosting is warm.

Provided by Carol B

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
½ cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine and vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut. Spread on cake while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 129.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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"My daughter requests this as her birthday cake, and I take it to potlucks, church dinners or any time the dessert is my responsibility," says Kathy Johnson of Lake City, South Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package German Chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Gently pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Gently spoon remaining batter over top; spread to edge of pan., Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. , For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened and a thermometer reads 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla; fold in coconut and pecans. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 37g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE FROSTING



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Make and share this German Chocolate Cake Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 1/2 cups (one cake's worth)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk (I don't use it but the recipe calls for it)
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan combine the first 5 ingredients over medium heat and stir until thickened, around 12-15 min.
  • Add the coconut and pecans, beat until thick enough to spread.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE



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"This lovely light-textured pie is simple to whip up ahead of time yet looks and tastes like you fussed," assures Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. A convenient prepared pie crust holds the smooth chocolate filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup milk
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Whipped topping, fresh mint and chocolate dessert decorations, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat, cook the chocolate and milk until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Freeze until firm. May be frozen for up to 3 months., Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping, mint and chocolate dessert decorations if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE FROSTING



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Coconut Pecan Frosting for German Chocolate Cake.

Provided by Denise

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut. Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 107.3 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

Tips

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • If the frosting is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
  • If the frosting is too thin, you can add a little bit of powdered sugar to thicken it up.
  • You can use this frosting to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. It can also be used as a dip for fruit or graham crackers.

Conclusion

German chocolate cream cheese frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a special frosting, give this recipe a try.

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