Best 8 German Sweet Chocolate Cake Ii Recipes

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For those with a sweet tooth and a love for decadent desserts, the German Sweet Chocolate Cake II is an absolute delight. This extraordinary cake is a symphony of rich flavors and textures, featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious German chocolate frosting, and a topping of toasted coconut and chopped walnuts. Each bite of this heavenly creation promises an unforgettable experience, transporting you to a realm of pure indulgence. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind crafting the ultimate German Sweet Chocolate Cake II, revealing step-by-step instructions, essential tips, and delightful variations to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE II



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This was my Grandmother's recipe. It's the classic cake made with sweet chocolate and frosted with a luscious coconut pecan frosting.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate, chopped
⅔ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups sifted cake flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) round pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. When cool, frost between layers and on top of cake.
  • To make the Frosting: In a large saucepan, combine evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, egg yolks, 1/2 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cook and stir on medium heat for about 12 minutes, or until thick and golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 426.8 mg, Sugar 53.2 g

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is a real treat. My sister and I always enjoy preparing this together.-Patricia Peebles, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

  • Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat chocolate and water over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Transfer to prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 30 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. Remove and discard waxed paper., For frosting, in a Dutch oven, combine sugar and 1 cup milk. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat. Boil for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened and light caramel-colored, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat; gradually whisk in remaining milk. Let stand for 5 minutes to cool slightly, stirring occasionally., Gradually whisk in yolks. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 12-18 minutes or until frosting is slightly thickened and reaches 175°. (Frosting is done when a whisk pulled through the mixture exposes the bottom of the pan for a few seconds.) Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla. Cool to room temperature., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the frosting. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BAKER'S GERMAN'S SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make original BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake for your next special occasion. Everyone adores BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h25m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate
1/2 cup water
4 eggs, separated
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1 recipe Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cover bottoms of 3 (9-inch) round pans with parchment; spray sides with cooking spray. Microwave chocolate and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • Add egg whites; stir gently until well blended. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Immediately run small spatula around cakes in pans. Cool cakes in pans 15 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Prepare Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/coconut-pecan-filling-frosting-51053.aspx ; spread between cake layers and onto top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

BAKER'S ORIGINAL GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Baker's Original German Sweet Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 ounce) package baker's German sweet chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 slightly beaten egg yolks
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Coconut-Pecan frosting (recipe follows).
  • Oven at 350ºF.
  • Melt chocolate in water, cool.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Beat in egg yolks.
  • Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
  • Mix flour, soda, and salt.
  • Beat in flour mixture, alternately with buttermilk.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into three 9-inch layer pans, lined on bottoms with waxed paper.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cake springs bake when lightly pressed in center.
  • Cool 15 minutes; remove and cool on rack.
  • Frost cake.
  • COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING.
  • Combine evaporated milk, sugar, slightly beaten egg yolks, butter or margarine and vanilla in saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  • Cool until thick enough to spread.
  • Makes 4-1/4 cups.

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE I



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This chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting is a favorite dish at all of our potlucks.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
½ cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
4 egg whites
12 fluid ounces evaporated milk
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup butter
4 egg yolks
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line bottom of 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  • Microwave chocolate and water on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir halfway through. Stir until all is melted and smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add 4 egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat after each addition until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour into 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, then frost with coconut-pecan frosting.
  • Combine milk, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 4 egg yolks and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in large saucepan. Cook and stir on medium heat for about 12 minutes, or until thick and golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 108.8 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 239.3 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE II



German Sweet Chocolate Cake II image

This was my Grandmother's recipe. It's the classic cake made with sweet chocolate and frosted with a luscious coconut pecan frosting.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories     German Chocolate Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate, chopped
⅔ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups sifted cake flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) round pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. When cool, frost between layers and on top of cake.
  • To make the Frosting: In a large saucepan, combine evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, egg yolks, 1/2 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cook and stir on medium heat for about 12 minutes, or until thick and golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 426.8 mg, Sugar 53.2 g

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

WOOLWORTH'S GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Frank Woolworth commissioned the construction of the Woolworth Building in New York City. This building was entirely paid for in cash. It was completed in 1913 and was the tallest building in the world until 1930. It was known as a five and dime store. Lunch counters were introduced and were common to our modern day food courts. The business changed names and after several years, the majority of the stores was sold to Wal-Mart. There was a historic landmark case involving African-Americans at a segregated counter that evoked boycotts, sit ins and a part of the civil rights movement.

Provided by Connie C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 ounces of baker's German sweet chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated (save the whites)
2 teaspoons butter (for greasing pans and parchment)
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 egg yolks, slightly beaten
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups angel flake coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (or walnuts)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 9-inch round cake pans
  • (or 2 larger cake pans).
  • Line bottom of pans with buttered parchment paper or foil.
  • Melt chocolate in boiling water. Stir and cool.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each yolk.
  • Blend in vanilla and chocolate.
  • Mix flour with soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk to chocolate
  • mixture, beating after each addition until smooth.
  • Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold beaten egg whites into
  • the chocolate batter mixture.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, but check on cakes earlier, especially if using
  • 3 pans.Cool in pans for 5 minutes before turning out on racks to cool. Frost
  • with Coconut Pecan Frosting (recipe below).
  • Frosting directions:
  • Combine milk, sugar, yolks, butter and vanilla in saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until it thickens, about 12 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut and nuts. (An electric mixer works for this part.) Cool until
  • it's thick enough to spread, beating occasionally.
  • Makes about 3 ~ cups, more than enough to fill and frost a 9-inch 3-layer cake.
  • It will run off, so make sure it's cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10278.3, Fat 605, SaturatedFat 314.9, Cholesterol 2772.7, Sodium 6104.3, Carbohydrate 1150.2, Fiber 36.7, Sugar 843.9, Protein 128.6

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened chocolate for a richer flavor. Unsweetened chocolate has a higher cocoa content than semisweet chocolate, resulting in a more intense chocolate flavor. If you don't have unsweetened chocolate on hand, you can use semisweet chocolate, but reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe by 1/4 cup.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined and no lumps remain.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This is the best way to ensure that the cake is done. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The cake can also be frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze the cake, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag.

Conclusion:

German Sweet Chocolate Cake is a delicious and decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste by adding different flavors or toppings. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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