Best 8 German Chocolate Lazy Daisy Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the heavenly German chocolate lazy daisy cake, an iconic and beloved dessert that combines rich flavors and textures in every bite. This classic cake, originating from the culinary traditions of Germany, captivates taste buds with its layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious coconut-pecan filling, and decadent chocolate frosting, all harmoniously arranged in a delightful lazy daisy pattern. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets behind achieving that perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring that each slice of this treasured cake brings an unforgettable moment of pure indulgence.

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LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

This cake whips up quickly and is nice on lazy summer days.

Provided by Marie Angel Cat

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup skim milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons softened butter
10 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
¼ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
  • Combine the milk, 1 tablespoon butter, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat and set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. Slowly pour in the white sugar while beating on high speed. Stir in the flour mixture until a few large lumps of flour remain, then pour in the warm milk mixture, and continue stirring until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Stir 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, coconut, and cream together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Spread over the cooled cake to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 385.3 mg, Sugar 45.8 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE



German Chocolate Layer Cake image

Looking for an impressive dessert that doesn't take all day? This German Chocolate Layer Cake is the recipe! Three layers of fudgy chocolate cake filled with gooey, sweet coconut-pecan filling make this cake a five-star masterpiece, and you don't have to take our word for it! More than one reviewers has declared this to be the "best German chocolate cake ever" and we can't argue! A decadent filling made of butter, sugar, eggs, coconut flakes, pecans, milk and vanilla yields a mixtures so rich, you'll definitely want to lick the spoon. Top this special-occasion confection with a drizzle of rich and creamy chocolate frosting and watch the rave reviews trickle in, because this cake is destined to be a hit!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
4 egg yolks
1 package (7 oz) flaked coconut (2 2/3 cups)
2 cups chopped pecans
3 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 9-inch round pans, using water, oil and eggs. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In 3-quart heavy saucepan, mix sugar, butter, milk and egg yolks. Heat to simmering over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook 9 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Cut each cake layer horizontally into 2 layers. On serving plate, place 1 layer, cut side up. Spread with about 1 1/3 cups filling. Repeat with second and third layers and 2 2/3 cups filling.
  • With serrated knife, cut remaining cake layer into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut strips into irregular pieces. Place cake pieces randomly over filling to cover top of cake, pressing gently into cake and fitting snugly together. Refrigerate cake several hours before serving, if desired.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting 10 seconds on High until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over top of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fat 7, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 427 mg

LAZY DAISY CAKE III



Lazy Daisy Cake III image

Quick and Easy, but delicious. This is one that my grandmother loved.

Provided by MCLISA

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.185 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup milk
½ cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and oil until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 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. Frost with Chocolate Frosting.
  • To make the Chocolate Frosting: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup milk. bring to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla and marshmallows. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 329.1 mg, Sugar 48.1 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE LAZY DAISY CAKE



German Chocolate Lazy Daisy Cake image

Traditional German chocolate cake gets a whole new spin with this inventive version that's finished off under the high heat of the broiler instead of being frosted in layers. -Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 cups boiling water
3 large eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. pan. In a bowl, combine oats, butter and chocolate; pour boiling water over top. Let stand 10 minutes., Stir oatmeal mixture until combined; whisk in eggs and brown sugar. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into oatmeal mixture just until combined., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven. Preheat broiler., Combine topping ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN CHOCOLATE LAZY DAISY CAKE



German Chocolate Lazy Daisy Cake image

Traditional German chocolate cake gets a whole new spin with this inventive version that's finished off under the high heat of the broiler instead of being frosted in layers. -Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 cups boiling water
3 large eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. pan. In a bowl, combine oats, butter and chocolate; pour boiling water over top. Let stand 10 minutes., Stir oatmeal mixture until combined; whisk in eggs and brown sugar. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; stir into oatmeal mixture just until combined., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven. Preheat broiler., Combine topping ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

We couldn't wait until Mom sliced this old-fashioned cake with its caramel-like frosting, loaded with chewy coconut. Even after one of Mom's delicious meals, one piece of this cake wasn't enough. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Add to batter and beat until combined. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Combine frosting ingredients; spread over warm cake. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



Easy German Chocolate Cake image

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

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water (or as called for by cake mix)
3 large eggs (or as called for by cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by cake mix)
1 (12 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
2/3 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Bake cake mix as directed.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Using a fork, poke holes all over top of cake.
  • pour sweentened condensed milk over cake, spread evenly.
  • pour carmel topping over cake, spread evenly.
  • refrigerate until completely cooled.
  • spread cool whip over top of cake.
  • combine coconut and pecan pieces.
  • Sprinkle evenly over top.

LAZY DAISY CAKE



Lazy Daisy Cake image

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup half and half cream
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick, about 4 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. In a saucepan, bring milk and butter to a boil, stirring constantly. Add to batter and beat until combined. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done. Combine frosting ingredients spread over warm cake. Broil until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
  • Toast the pecans for a few minutes in a preheated oven to enhance their flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites; they should be stiff but not dry.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter; overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • Use a smooth, creamy frosting for the best results.
  • Decorate the cake with additional pecans, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream, if desired.

Conclusion:

German chocolate lazy daisy cake is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake layers, creamy coconut-pecan filling, and rich chocolate frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to make sure your cake turns out perfect every time.

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