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Original German Chocolate Cake Recipe 1957 with coconut-pecan frosting

Original German Chocolate Cake Recipe 1957

This classic German chocolate cake, dating back to 1957, combines rich layers of moist chocolate cake with a signature coconut-pecan frosting for the perfect treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz German’s Sweet Chocolate melted
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 cups Coconut shredded
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped
  • 3 Egg Yolks
  • 1 cup Sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup Butter (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk

Equipment

  • Cake Pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour your cake pans.
  2. Melt the German's Sweet Chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Add butter and mix until well combined.
  4. Add eggs, melted chocolate, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until it thickens. Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  7. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pans. Once completely cooled, frost the cake with the coconut-pecan frosting.
  8. Serve and enjoy the delicious Original German Chocolate Cake!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Be sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting it to prevent the frosting from melting. Feel free to adjust the frosting thickness according to your preference.
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