Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe for German chocolate cake? This classic cake is beloved for its rich, decadent flavor and impressive appearance, but it can often seem intimidating to make. Not anymore! With this simple recipe, you can have a delicious German chocolate cake on your table in no time. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a cake that will wow your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
There's no need to frost this yummy chocolate cake from Dawn Glenn of Johnson City, Tennessee. After baking, just turn the cake upside down onto a pretty platter - the coconut and pecan topping is already in place.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle the coconut and pecans into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in egg and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls over the batter. Carefully spread to within 1 in. of edges. , Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; invert onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts :
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Make a great German Chocolate Cake with this easy recipe. The coconut and pecan frosting is deliciously dreamy.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, 3 eggs, oil and 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. Beat on low speed until moistened, then beat on high speed 2 minutes.
- Pour into well-greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
- In small saucepan, combine remaining sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk and butter. Over medium heat, cook and stir until thickened, about 6 minutes. Add pecans, coconut and vanilla; spread over warm cake. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 72.9 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE DUMP CAKE
We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good, it doesn't need frosting.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. , Sprinkle coconut and 1 cup pecans into baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth; beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in chocolate chips and remaining pecans. Spoon over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE III
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
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
SO-EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Try this tasty German chocolate cake with coconuts and pecans. Our easy chocolate cake recipe is an absolute cinch: it starts with a brownie mix!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare brownie mix as directed on package for cake-like brownies. Pour batter into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Place butter and cream cheese in small saucepan; cook on medium heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in brown sugar. Add coconut and pecans; mix well. (Mixture will be thick.) Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over brownie batter in pan.
- Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour. Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
QUICK AND EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Make and share this Quick and Easy German Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Capncrunch
Categories Dessert
Time 1h3m
Yield 1 Cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan.
- Set pan aside.
- Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl.
- Mix 3 minutes with electric mixer, batter should be thick and well combined.
- Pour batter into Bundt pan and bake for 48-52 minutes.
- Cool cake on rack for 20 minutes before removing from pan.
- Cool cake completely.
EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
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
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.
EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE ICING
This is a very quick, easy icing recipe for German chocolate cake. It's the best and quickest. My grandmother passes it to my mom, my mom to me, and me to you. You can substitute walnuts for pecans, if desired.
Provided by BESTHEN
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir brown sugar, coconut, pecans, and milk into hot butter; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 83.1 mg, Sugar 26.9 g
Tips:
- Use unsweetened baking chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Toast the pecans for a few minutes in a pan over medium heat to enhance their flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it, this will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
- For a creamier frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy before adding the powdered sugar.
- To make a chocolate ganache frosting, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers, then pour it over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- For a coconut-pecan frosting, mix together shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
German Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy frosting, and crunchy pecans, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe will help you create a delicious and impressive cake that will be the star of the show. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake a German Chocolate Cake that will be remembered for years to come!
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