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
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.
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Crystal Miles
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it was the perfect size. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Barankhanpahtan Barankhanpahtan
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my birthday and it was a hit. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Nasiam Mds
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
tan jam
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it was the perfect size. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
MADARA INDRA
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my birthday and it was a hit. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mehdi Parandinuk
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mili Overstreet
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it was the perfect size. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Mr Rakib
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my birthday and it was a hit. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
flowers
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sophie Campbell
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a 9x13 inch pan and it was the perfect size. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sapphire Qualls
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.