Add Salt. You soak them in water, squeeze them out a bit, then place them around the outside of each cake pan before placing them in the oven. Smile. Of course, that means you don’t get to eat the cake scraps either, but be patient, you’ll get to enjoy the cake itself shortly. Do you get the idea? YUM! God bless you. I’ve been a professional baker for over 30 years and that looks as beautiful as any professional cake I’ve seen! Then, my hands aren’t very steady. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17765/german-chocolate-cake-frosting Thank you for being a subscriber to the Newsletter and for your continued prayers for our family and friends. My suggestion was that she could try a can of chocolate frosting. I’ll be waiting to hear how you like it. I liked them a lot. I do hope you get the chance to make the cake and that it turns out well for you. ADD ICING TO BATTER AND MIX WELL. It will come in handy with my hands and fingers as well. Whisk dry ingredients together. Set aside for now. Be Blessed!!! Mix all ingredients (including the icing), in mixer at medium speed 2 minutes. Repeat this process just until you’ve incorporated the whites into the batter. Set aside for now. Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Add chopped chocolate to boiling water. I’m sorry, but slathering coconut pecan frosting on a regular chocolate cake and calling it German chocolate … I still haven’t figured out the right consistency of the frosting to be able to make any decorative flowers or anything else. Hi Sharon, Thank you for the smile today. Bake at 350F degrees for 30-35 minutes or until done. It looks delicious! Add the third cake layer. Smile. Ouch. You’ll need to be more gentle with this step. Is it just me? Smooth it out fairly smooth but you don’t have to get carried away with it. A lot of work, maybe one day I’ll tackle this when I have more time. Right now have dough rising for 2 loaves of bread. Please note that this will make enough frosting to place between the layers and on top of the cake, but doesn’t make enough to frost the outside of the cake. It IS a little bit “involved,” but it sure is worth the effort once you get it completed. Place the first layer on the cake board and gently press it down so it holds on the board. You’ll find them in lots of stores that sell baking supplies. I have just yet been able to figure out the proper consistency for making frosting that you can pipe and decorate with. Level it out. Ingredients For The Cake: Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for an hour. Just sift a little more than you think you need into a large bowl. And, if you want to add our chocolate frosting, which is an optional addition, you can click this link to see how to make our – Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Then, I just don’t have the talent for it. Now, tilt your head and tell me if that looks like a smiley face in the pot? Be Blessed!!! We’ll have slices of homemade bread with our homemade soup tonight. Place the cake layers on a cooling rack and let them cool completely before frosting. Stir until chocolate melts. Be Blessed!!! I’ve got my turntable to hold my cake, with a piece of drawer liner cut to go across the top. Maybe it’s time I give it a shot–Thank you–Your Blog is always a reminder of home. Mix with a hand mixer until the cake batter … The cake is named after English-American chocolate maker Samuel German. It did take a bit of time, but it turned out great in my opinion. German Chocolate cake is not actually German.The cake is a totally American invention. Place pecans in a single layer on lightly oiled baking sheet. This cake is super easy to make. Hi Karen, I bet that grand daughter always GETS that cake on her birthday too. Mix for 2 minutes or until smooth. I hope you’ll try the recipe one day. Place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another. This German Chocolate Cake Batter Fudge is one of my absolute all time favorite fudge recipes because it is so simple and quick - you can make it in one bowl in the microwave in less than 10 minutes cook time! Thank you for being a subscriber to the Newsletter. It did hurt, but I lived through it. The cake itself, was created in 1957 by a lady from Dallas, Texas. Remove parchment paper. With part of the flour mixed in, I’m adding half of the buttermilk, It will only take a few seconds to work the flour or buttermilk in after each addition. Gently pull off the parchment paper. Great Cake! I like to place this one bottom up so I have a flat surface on the top of the cake to work with. Press this down so it sticks, then spray the parchment paper and around the sides of the pan until they are lightly coated. This is the only German Chocolate Cake recipe you'll ever need! full tutorial in my chocolate cake recipe. Hope nothing serious happened. Then, you’ll slice some butter into small pieces and add it to the … I suggest slicing the butter for the frosting into small pieces so it melts evenly and quickly. Add another third of the flour. This should be about 3/4ths of an inch in height. Your email address will not be published. Back in the 1950s, this wonderful cake became very popular, and I requested it for several of my childhood birthdays. It helps hold any loose crumbs that might be on your cake that could get into the frosting. Use a piping bag filled with the Chocolate Buttercream frosting and a large round tip, and pipe a circle of frosting around the outer edge of the layer. It’s a showstopper holiday dessert and the frosting is to die for. I appreciate your visits and do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. Stir it occasionally as it cools and gets down to a good spreadable temperature. NOTE: Fudge or German Chocolate cake mix may be used instead of Pecan. This thin layer is called a crumb coat. Butter and eggs should be at room temperature before you begin. You might also like this cake: Raspberry Heart Cake Recipe, Or, maybe this:  Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Recipe, How about this one:  Pig Picking Cake Recipe, Tags: Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate, baking, cake, chocolate bar, chocolate buttercream frosting, coconut pecan filling, coconut pecan frosting, desserts, German Chocolate Cake, made from scratch, Steve Gordon, Taste of Southern. Spoon the sifted flour into your measuring cup, then level across the top with a knife. Remove from oven to wire rack and allow cooling for 10 minutes. Line with parchment paper. Add can of frosting to the cake batter. That is, until I was trying to snug one down and caught my thumb nail on part of the strip and split it about a quarter of an inch right down the middle. White German Chocolate Cake consists of three layers of white chocolate flavored cake covered in a super gooey Coconut Pecan Frosting. It works most of the time, but I did break one while taking these photos. 1–1/3 cups Baker’s Angel Flake Coconut, sweetened It’s just the way I know this cake best. It’s just got a few extra steps you’ll need to take to complete the layers and the filling. This is the frosting, or filling, for our German Chocolate Cake. Remove layers from pans. Let cool 10 minutes. If you’re not going to add our Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, you can spread this Coconut-Pecan frosting between the layers and on top of your cake and call it a day. 2. Bake 55-60 minutes. Bake at 350F degrees for 5 minutes. Grease and flour 3 – 9inch baking pans. This homemade cake features layers of moist chocolate cake and a delicious coconut pecan frosting. Pour in your cake batter. How to Make Easy German Chocolate Bundt Cake. In a large mixing bowl, place all ingredients except the frosting and beat with a hand mixer or wire whisk until completely combined. Please note this is baking SODA and not baking powder. This will hold the cake layer in place on the cake board. Am I right? Blessings – CA, Hi Carol Anne, Thank you for the compliment. Remove from heat. Hi Annie, Thank you for the compliments on the cake. It’s an old recipe from around 1958, but still a good one for today. We’ll share how to make it both ways. Printable recipe included. Test with toothpick. Place the cake board or plate on the turntable, then spread a small amount of frosting over the top. I hope you’ll do it today. Thank you for listening. I’ll send you an Email every once in awhile to remind you when I post a new recipe, or when anything else of importance is going on around Taste of Southern. . Be Blessed!!! You touch many lives with your newsletters with good recipes that sometimes evoke sweet memories. I’m glad you found us, and glad that you stopped by. 4 Egg Yolks If it pulls out clean and free of crumbs, the layer is done. Smile. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. About 10 minutes. Smile. Smooth out the frosting on the outside of the cake. Younger folks can knock it out in no time I’m sure. I appreciate all of your support and do hope you’ll visit with us often. Required fields are marked *, Rate this recipe Be sure to visit again… real soon. It will take a couple of minutes to whip the egg whites up to where they will form stiff peaks. Add the second layer of cake on to the top of the first layer. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, the bottom of the bowl, and the beaters as needed. 1 cup Buttermilk German created the formula for the dark baking chocolate used in the recipe back in 1852. Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to learn how to make this Classic German Chocolate Cake recipe. We all appreciate it very much. Hi Susan, Thank you for your compliments on the cake. Will let you know for sure. I appreciate you taking the time to write and for your visit. Fold remaining egg whites into the batter. I’d like to add that this is the very first time I’m using my new KitchenAid mixer. Thank you for your visit. I don’t know how they do it. Printable recipe included. For a regular chocolate cake, you’d use semisweet chocolate… Add milk. If that’s what you want to do, you should make a double batch of this. 1/2 cup Butter Smile. Ooops, I missed that part, but I got it before they started cooking. Pour into pan and bake at 350°F for 55 minutes or until brown. Separate the egg yolks. I prefer to toast my pecans first. I lightly sprayed the bottom of the pan, then I added a parchment paper circle cut to fit the inside of the pan. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then turn the cake batter into the prepared cake pans and bake until done. You can make yours without it if you prefer. We’ve even stepped it up with the addition of a Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, but you can leave that off if you desire. It makes removing the layers intact so much more dependable and easier. Another good indication is if the layers have pulled away from the side of the pan and the center of the cake springs back when lightly pressed. -Steve. Spread a layer of the filling inside the barrier wall. ★☆ German Chocolate Cake – You’ll need these ingredients to make the layers. It’s been a long time coming! Let layers cool completely before adding frosting. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 12 cup tube pan or Bundt pan. Not to worry, I’m okay. Before you put the batter in the baking pan, add the frosting. You can purchase ready cut circles or just buy a roll and cut your own circles to fit. So, set aside a little extra time and make one deliciously moist and awesome German Chocolate Cake. Place the sugar in a medium size sauce pot. The rest as they say – is history. You don’t want to deflate the egg whites, so you need to do this gently. As we said at the beginning, “It isn’t easy, but it IS elegant.”. I made 36 cupcakes and they were amazing. 2–1/2 cups Swan’s Down Cake Flour, sifted I use this handy little gadget that I’ve had for years to separate the yolks from the whites. Apply the final layer of frosting to the top and sides of the cake. She wanted to make the cake but her husband doesn’t like coconut. I bet yours turned out great and I hope you enjoyed that soup. German Chocolate Cupcake (Caramel Pecan) Topping While the cupcakes bake and cool, make the german chocolate cake (or in this case cupcake) filling. Spread a thin layer of the buttercream frosting across the top and around the outside of the layers. Prayers for you and your friends and family. Use the frosting to pipe some flowers, or in my case some “floppy flowers” around the top layer of the cake. You do have to bake this a little longer than the package directs. I am going to be making this for church soon. I’ve got a German Chocolate Cheesecake and German Chocolate Cookie Stacks, but no actual cake.Crazy! -Steve. The flour gets packed down during packaging and shipping, and it needs to be aerated before you measure it out. Set this aside and let it cool while we separate the eggs. Recently, a reader shared a recipe for a cake made with canned coconut pecan frosting in the batter. Here’s the story. I used a baking spray that contains flour. You are way too kind though, but still, I like it. Stay Warm! Simply divine! It’s totally free, and super easy to sign up. Gently FOLD the whipped egg whites into the batter. I do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. To make the frosting you’ll simply whisk together some granulated sugar, evaporated milk, and beaten egg yolks in a saucepan. One of my granddaughters always asks for German chocolate cake for her birthday. The signup box is below and you’ll also find one in the top right hand corner of each page. I haven’t tried to make bread with it yet, but I hope to do that before too long. I’m sure you can do much better. I do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. I appreciate your support and do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. Trusted Results with Cake made with and german chocolate frosting mixed in batter. It will be good either way you decide to finish the cake. It will only take a minute or two for you to leave your comments in the section below. -Steve, Your email address will not be published. I love my Kitchen Aid stand mixer. German Chocolate Cake recipe from GroupRecipes.com. -Steve. Submitted by: Phyllis Chittum Be Blessed!!! When measuring your flour, avoid scooping it from the container. Once you’ve applied this thin crumb coat, place the cake in your refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to let the frosting firm up. I actually first made this cake a couple years ago, but wasn’t completely happy with it so it got pushed aside until now. At least I get to enjoy the results. Instead, stir your flour around to fluff it, spoon it into your measuring cup, and level it off with the back of a knife. German Chocolate Cake Recipe. 1 teaspoon Baking Soda I’m just the fellow sharing the information. Give it a good stir until the chocolate has all melted. Smile. Coconut Pecan Frosting – You’ll need these ingredients. I always suggest that you break the egg into a small bowl first. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. I’ll be looking forward to seeing you add your name to our list. Little things like chopping up a sweet chocolate bar, whipping egg whites, and toasting pecans. Let cool. 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup Evaporated Milk You can make it without the addition of our Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, but it’s so much better with both. But, the choice is always yours. I do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. It’s a good reason to keep practicing. Assemble your cake: I’m going all out and using both the Coconut-Pecan for filling, and our Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. How to Make German Chocolate Cake Frosting. Add the other half of the buttermilk. Use a spatula and stir the whipped egg whites into the batter until fully combined. Wow…what a beautiful cake! This will take about 10 minutes. Seriously, the only redeeming quality … To me, it’s always been dry, and lacking flavor. Pour into Bundt pan and bake for 40 … They keep the layers from forming a dome in the middle as the layers bake. Bake the layers in an oven that has been pre-heated to 350F degrees. Before getting started with the cake batter, place a pot of water on the stove to boil so that it’s ready to go when you need it. If it is wet looking with crumbs, you need to bake it a minute or two longer. Be Blessed!!! It’s greatly appreciated by us all. Add lightly beaten egg yolks. Place the pecans in an oven that has been pre-heated to 350F degrees. Bake according to cake … https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/german-chocolate-cheesecake With the flour and the buttermilk mixed in, let’s prepare the baking pans. You’ll need a totally clean mixing bowl to whip up the egg whites in. Let’s begin by first sifting the cake flour. Then, add the BAKING SODA. The store sells a whole cake for 12.99 as of this writing. This holds my cake board in place while I turn the cake to decorate it. It always amazes me that egg whites alone will do this. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl again, then add the vanilla flavoring. Alright then, let’s head on out to the kitchen, and… Let’s Get Cooking! Let cool. Start the mixer up again, and add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing each one in after you add it. Make cake according to package directions. Spread filling/frosting between layers and on top. Getting old is fun. Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate (4oz) Then remove from the pan, and cool for at least another 10 minutes before slicing. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, keeping as much volume as possible. Chop. 1 cup Butter Keywords: German Chocolate Cake, Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate, chocolate bar, coconut pecan filling, coconut pecan frosting, chocolate buttercream frosting. Others have experimented with a strawberry cake mix/frosting combo and I once made a chocolate combo, but be sure and try the butter cake … Add the remaining whipped egg whites to the bowl of batter. We’ve got all the photos and steps below to help you along the way. These were made by Wilton brands and I ordered them online. ★☆ But, if you have a chocolate lover that you’d like to impress – THIS is your cake. ★☆ I’ve found that a butter cake mix and a buttercream frosting is the best combination. Bake in the preheated oven until the cakes have browned lightly and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Smile. I am so excited to share this cake with you today. Cream the butter and sugar together on Medium speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth. 1 cup Sugar It only takes an old man like myself a long time to make it. Chop the pecans when cooled. Place the pot over Medium heat. I had to use canned frosting because of time constraint, but tweaked that with extra nuts, and frosted the sides with a chocolate fudge frosting with some sour cream and extra cocoa powder added in and OMG I wanted to eat more than one slice, but did I mention I made it a four layer cake using two boxes of mix. DIRECTIONS. Add baking soda. We’ve even stepped it up with the addition of a Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, but you can leave that off if you desire. Pour into prepared pan. Add vanilla. Then, my hands are so warm the frosting warms up in the piping bag and doesn’t do what I want it to do. The name German chocolate cake is a little deceiving as it is not actually a German dessert and traditionally the cake is a lighter colored cake with a mild chocolate taste and the entire cake is usually covered in coconut pecan frosting. I use a flat cake decorating tool designed just for this purpose. In the 1850’s an English American chocolate maker named Samual German created a kind of sweet baking chocolate for Baker’s Chocolate. The cake isn’t actually difficult. Chop the chocolate bar. Your Comments:  Have you tried our German Chocolate Cake Recipe? As mentioned, this was my first time using my KitchenAid since I bought it. German Chocolate is my aunt’s favorite cake. 1/2 teaspoon Salt It was really good, very sweet, but really good. Divide batter between the three pans. What makes German chocolate cake different from chocolate cake? Lightly grease the bottom of a small sheet pan and spread the pecans out in one single layer. You don’t want to over work the batter, just mix it enough to mix in each ingredient. I recommend using unsalted butter since the amount of salt in salted butters can vary between different brands. The cake batter is light and fluffy and the perfect contrast to a … That just means that I personally read each and everyone before they are approved for viewing on our family friendly website. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it. Ready to give it a try? There is a difference. If you are a lover of chocolate, you can’t stand the savory flavor of the cake and barely resist grabbing a big bite if the cake is on your sight. I had seen a similar recipe a few years ago but never had tried it. And, should you ever decide that you are no longer interested, it’s even quicker to unsubscribe. I love rich, delicious, chocolatey fudge at the holidays. It’s a little extra effort, but the layers turn out fairly flat on top and you don’t have to worry about cutting off the dome. The cake … Place butter and sugar in large mixing bowl. Add 1/4th of the egg whites to batter, mix in well. ★☆ Hi Cheryl, Thank you for your very kind compliments on the cake. That’s what one of the advertising pieces from back in the late 50’s said about making the Classic German Chocolate Cake from scratch. Use a whisk or a fork to mix all the dry ingredients together. We’ve got a small chain of grocery stores here in North Carolina that makes this cake with the buttercream frosting, and I’ve come to prefer it that way as opposed to just adding the filling between the layers and on the top. Wish I did know how to decorate one like the professionals do it. The difference between German chocolate cake and chocolate cake is the type of baking chocolate used. How cool is that? The frosting tastes artificial and the cake can be dry and not very flavorful. Cook over Medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. (and I’m not a true chocolate lover). As did everyone else. Stir well to combine. Your cake is absolutely stunning!! Had to stop when the last cake I made involved sparklers And the Fire Department! I’d wanted one for a long time, and finally bought one in the Fall of 2019. Let the layers cool completely on the wire racks while we make the filling for the cake. Add about one third of the flour. Once the chocolate is mixed in, we’ll start gradually adding the flour. I have never liked German Chocolate Cake. Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to learn how to make this Classic German Chocolate Cake recipe. I just have to tell you that your German Chocolate Cake is the most beautiful cake I’ve ever seen. We’ve taken the classic version of this cake and stepped it up a notch with the addition of our Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. We’ve made the Classic German Chocolate Cake, and we’ve taken it up a notch with the addition of a Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. My families version is a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting covering the cake and coconut frosting on top and in the center of the cake. You really want to be using a Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate Bar in this recipe. It’s cold enough for some soup tonight in my neck of the woods. Hi Tonya, Thank you for your compliments on the cake. Divide the batter between your three prepared pans. Add chocolate. Allow the cakes to cool in pans before removing. This will take several minutes. 1 cup Pecans, chopped. Stir it constantly as it heats up and until it thickens. se natural unsweetened cocoa powder so that it reacts with baking soda and helps the cake rise. Add half of the buttermilk. Thank you for your visits. Hi Carole, I just have to tell you that you are now my new most favorite person. Your email address will not be published. Besides, so many German chocolate cake recipes that I see these days are really just a regular chocolate cake made with unsweetened cocoa powder rather than using actual German’s chocolate. Sorry, my bad. German chocolate cake frosting isn’t made like your typical buttercream frosting… Be Blessed!!! Grease and flour Bundt pan. Hung up my apron after that, to the relief of ALL involved. Good Job ! Although this is dessert that takes time to make, this is a beautiful cake. Pour into Bundt pan and bake for 50-65 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. I don’t bake a lot of cakes, but I do love cake. I would only dream to make this. Mix lightly to combine. Place both in a mixing bowl, add water, eggs, and oil. It’s a sweet chocolate and is the original chocolate used to make the cake. Spray a 12 cup Bundt pan with cooking spray and set aside. ★☆. I do hope you’ll stop by again… real soon. I have a confession. Smile. German Chocolate Cake. The layers need to bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test for doneness. Sift and measure out the cake flour. I do this with a large spoon, placing batter in each pan as I go. Thank you for your continued prayers for my friends and family. Add vanilla. Let them stay for only about 5 to 8 minutes until slightly toasted. I used to decorate cakes for my children, only problem-subconsciously-I would attempt to outdo the one before, sort of self competition which is not a bad thing in theory. Just do your best to get an equal amount in the pans. And, my hands keep the frosting pretty warm while I’m trying to work with it. I’ve got a lot to learn about cake decorating and a long way to go to ever achieve it. Hear from you tonight in my opinion the right consistency of the tastes. Oiled baking sheet my granddaughters always asks for German chocolate cake is a beautiful you! 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