Classic German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Recipe By Tori Avey

A traditional recipe for classic german chocolate cake made with cocoa powder and layered with coconut-pecan frosting. This is no ordinary chocolate cake recipe

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Ingredients for Classic German Chocolate Cake Recipe

  • 2 ounce Sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 115 grams
  • 1/4 cup Boiling water or brewed coffee 4. 15 ounces/120 grams
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cup Sifted cake flour or 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted 9 ounces/250 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter or vegetable shortening, softened 2 sticks/8 ounces/225 grams
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar or 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.13 cup 4 large egg yolks + 2 teaspoons/2. 5 ounces/75 grams
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk or sour milk 8. 25 ounces/240 grams
  • 1/4 cup 4 large egg whites/4. 25 ounces/120 grams
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated milk or heavy cream 8. 5 ounces/245 grams
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar 7 ounces/200 grams
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter 1 stick/4 ounces/115 grams
  • 7.75 tablespoon 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten/2 ounces/60 grams
  • 0.06 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.67 cup Grated coconut 3. 5 ounces/100 grams
  • 1/2 cup Pecans, lightly toasted and finely chopped 4 ounces/115 grams
Nutrition
value
4271
calories per serving
212 g Fat122 g Protein471 g Carbs45 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    212g
  • Protein
    122g
  • Carbs
    471g
  • Fiber
    45g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    471g
  • Protein
    122g
  • Fiber
    45g

Fats

  • Fat
    212g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    2040mg
  • Iron
    21mg
  • Vitamin A
    126mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    2mg
  • Vitamin B2
    3mg
  • Vitamin B3
    12mg
  • Vitamin B6
    2mg
  • Vitamin B9
    392mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    5mcg
  • Vitamin C
    33mg
  • Vitamin E
    13mg
  • Copper
    3mcg
  • Magnesium
    492mg
  • Manganese
    6mg
  • Phosphorus
    2556mg
  • Selenium
    143mcg
  • Zinc
    14mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Tori Avey