Original BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake

Original BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake recipe

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Delicious! I made this for myself for Mother's Day in a 9x13 pan. It was wonderful...took about 45 min. or so to bake. Wouldn't change a thing...one of my all-time favor...read more

posted by

birchmom6

on 5/14/2013

time

prep:

30 min

total:

2 hr

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate

1/2

cup water

eggs, separated

cups flour

tsp. baking soda

1/4

tsp. salt

cup butter, softened

cups sugar

tsp. vanilla

cup buttermilk

Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

COVER bottoms of 3 (9-inch) round pans with waxed paper; spray sides with cooking spray. Microwave chocolate and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

BEAT egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside. Mix flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.

ADD egg whites; stir gently until well blended. Pour into prepared pans.

BAKE 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Immediately run small spatula around cakes in pans. Cool cakes in pans 15 min.; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Spread Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting between cake layers and onto top of cake.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

This beloved and classic 3-layer cake is the perfect choice for a special occasion. Plan ahead and eat accordingly before enjoying a slice of this cake.

Substitute

If you don't have buttermilk, just add 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk; let stand 10 min.

Note

This delicate cake will have a flat slightly sugary top crust which tends to crack. The frosting will cover up these cracks.

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Caroline71

posted:10/10/2002

Its is the one of the best cakes I have ever made. I make it every year for my father for his birthday. He loves it!

a cook

posted:9/29/2002

pprmom

posted:9/19/2002

Today is my birthday. I am making this cake to share with my family after going out to dinner. I have made this cake for many years . It is the best recipe for German Chocolate of all. A cousin was the first to make it for me in the late 50's.

a cook

posted:9/2/2002

this is avery good cake it's my husbands favorite cake his birthday is sept. 22 - 02 and thats what i will be baking for him

a cook

posted:8/26/2002

This is the best!!!! You will never fix a box mix again. Worth the time.

Cruz3

posted:8/22/2002

Reby

posted:8/16/2002

This is the best German Sweet Chocolate Cake I have ever tasted. If your interested in making a German Sweet Chocolate Cake this is the recipe to use. Its perfect!

a cook

posted:8/13/2002

My husband loves German Chocolate cake. This recipe is pretty easy so I make this every year for his birthday. I also make it for holidays and I never have left-overs because everyone loves it.

a cook

posted:5/5/2002

One of the best!!

a cook

posted:4/5/2002

This is the best! Moist...just delish. Just what I grew up with. Can make it in 9 X 13 inch pan also. Everyone will love this one!