German chocolate cake

German chocolate cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• vanilla - 1 Tbsp
• chopped pecans - 1 c
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour
• butter - 1/2 c
• eggs, separated - 4 item
• egg yolks - 3 item
• buttermilk - 1 c
• flaked coconut
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• boiling water - 1/2 c
• sweet cooking chocolate - 4 oz
• Melt chocolate in boiling water

How to make german chocolate cake:

Cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Melt chocolate in boiling water. Cream butter and sugar. Add yolks one at a time, beating in between. Add vanilla and chocolate. Sift flour, soda and salt. Add dry items alternately with buttermilk to the butter mixture. Fold in stiff egg whites and pour batter into three 9-inch pans lined with wax paper. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Frost when cool.Coconut Pecan Frosting:1 c. evaporated milk1 c. sugar3 egg yolks1/2 c. butter1 tsp. vanilla3 1/2 oz. flaked coconut1 c. chopped pecans Combine all ingredients, except coconut and pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Add coconut and pecans and beat until cool. Frost cake.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Coconut.