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German Chocolate Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: Sally PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"German Chocolate Cake with brown sugar and coconut topping."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 -9 inch square pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3/8 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/8 cup buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch square cake pan.
  2. Sift the cake flour, 1 cup white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  3. Cream 1/3 cup of the butter or margarine. Stir in 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the melted and cooled German sweet chocolate, eggs, and the remaining buttermilk. Continue to beat at medium speed for another minute more. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes then frost.
  5. To Make Frosting: Combine the coconut, brown sugar, cream, chopped nuts, 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Mix until of a spreadable consistency. Spread over top of baked cake. Broil 3 inches from heat until browned (about 3 minutes). Serve cake warm or cold.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by B. Scott Andrews
This recipe is pretty good, but not as good as German Chocolate Cake III, however, it is much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by MISSEMMA
This was hands down the worst cake recipe I have ever tried. It was not chocolatey, very dry,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by 3KIDS5
Cake was moist and good. I have never made one before and we enjoyed it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2003 by ARIADNE007
Really good cake - a hit with the students in my history class. A+! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2002 by LISA1129
This is a fabulous cake recipe. I doubled it for a birthday cake and it turned out wonderful.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by BEARFISH18
This is an extremely tasty option for good old fashioned German Chocolate Cake. The cake was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by Keianna
The recipe was okay. I didn't really like it much. I ate some. Probably wont try that recipe... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
German Chocolate Cake I

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 354

  • Total Fat: 17.1g
  • Cholesterol: 64mg
  • Sodium: 305mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 4g

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