German Chocolate Cake

10:12 PM ByFiled UnderDesserts, Mouthwatering Monday

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My Dad’s favorite cake and my second favorite cake of all time.  Rich and chocolaty, moist and delicious, this cake will please even those who don’t love chocolate cake.  The chocolate isn’t overwhelming, it’s just perfect.  Last week, I gave y’all the coconut-pecan frosting recipe and this week, I’m sharing the cake.

This is not the easiest cake to make.  It’s not terribly difficult but, you must have all the ingredients prepared and it is a cake that requires your effort and concentration.  It’s definitely not just dump, mix and bake.

Trust me though, the results are worth the time.

Sift together: cake flour, baking soda and salt

sifting flour

Melt chocolate shavings in boiling water

chocolate shavings

Mix Sour Cream and Vanilla

sour cream, vanilla for GC Blend in butter, sugar, egg yolks and melted chocolate

batter

Next, you’ll whip together egg whites and cream of tartar and then add it into the batter.

* I have no pics of this step.. I am only one woman with two hands.

Pour into 3 well greased round cake pans

Bake and once completely cooled; top layer by layer with Coconut-Pecan Frosting

frosting the cake

German Chocolate Cake

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Recipe: German Chocolate Cake

: German Chocolate Cake
  1. 2 1/4 C sifted Cake Flour
  2. 1 tsp baking soda
  3. 1/2 tsp salt
  4. 2 sticks butter, softened
  5. 4 oz Sweet (German) Baking Chocolate
  6. 1/2 C boiling water
  7. 1 C Sour Cream
  8. 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  9. 2 C sugar, divided 1 3/4 C and 1/4 C
  10. 4 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
  11. 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F
  2. Butter 3 round cake pans and dust with cocoa powder to keep the cakes from sticking
  3. Sift your cake flour, measure out 2 1/4 C and then sift together the cake flour, baking soda and salt (set aside)
  4. Finely chop your chocolate and separate your eggs, while your water is heating up to boiling.
  5. Combine the chocolate shavings and water until it’s melted and smooth (set aside)
  6. In a small bowl mix together sour cream and vanilla
  7. In a large bowl beat 2 sticks butter until creamy
  8. Slowly add in 1 3/4 C sugar
  9. Beat in 4 egg yolks, 1 at a time
  10. Add the melted chocolate and beat just until blended
  11. Add the flour mixture and Sour Cream mixture in alternating batches. 3 parts flour to 1 part Sour Cream. Beating each addition until fully incorporated. Use a spatula to scoop the sides and bottom, if needed.
  12. In another large bowl beat 4 egg whites with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, beat until soft peaks form.
  13. Beat on high speed and add in 1/4 C sugar. Beat until stiff.
  14. Gently fold into the batter and then pour into the 3 buttered and dusted pans. Let the pans settle before baking them.
  15. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cake bounces back when lightly pressed in the center with your finger.
  16. Let cool for 10 minutes in pans, remove to wire racks to finish cooling. Fill and top with Coconut Pecan Frosting

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Honest to goodness y’all.. it seems like a lot of work but I swear that it is divine and totally worth it, if you’re up to it ;)

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Comments

  1. Lynn says:
    May 9, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    This cake looks so good. It is making me hungry. :)

    Reply
  2. Aubree Cherie says:
    May 10, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    I’ve always loved German Chocolate Cake. Your photos definitely make this the most amazing one I’ve ever seen! What I would give just to have a bite :)

    ~Aubree Cherie
    .-= Aubree Cherie´s most recent blog ..Sweet Potato Quiche with a Cashew Crust =-.

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  3. Liz@HoosierHomemade says:
    May 10, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    That looks divine! Yum!
    Thanks so much for hosting Mouthwatering Mondays!
    ~Liz
    .-= Liz@HoosierHomemade´s most recent blog ..Weekly Menu Plan ~ Meatballs in Gravy =-.

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  4. Wendy (The Local Cook) says:
    May 10, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    that cake looks delicious!
    .-= Wendy (The Local Cook)´s most recent blog ..Seeded French Bread =-.

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  5. Sarah says:
    May 10, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    This cake looks really moist and yummy, and honestly, I’m not a tremendous fan of cake. Cookies, cheesecake… well, yeah… Regular cake I can usually take or leave – but FROSTING is definitely what makes or break a cake, and then, once i get past that, a good base cake is just… mmmmmm.
    .-= Sarah´s most recent blog ..Weekly Winners, Week Ending 05.08.10 =-.

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  6. April Harris says:
    May 10, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    What beautiful photographs and your cake – and the icing – sound just wonderful. Thank you for sharing them and for hosting Mouthwatering Mondays.

    Reply
  7. Rebecca at Toothwhale says:
    May 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Your pictures get better and better. This is a special occasion cake if I’ve ever seen one. I wish, wish, wish I could have a slice for lunch dessert today.
    .-= Rebecca at Toothwhale´s most recent blog ..Beef tips and noodles =-.

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  8. gnee says:
    May 10, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    This is my favorite kind of cake and yours looks so moist and delicious. I have a fun story that I think of when I see a German Chocolate Cake and the friend who brought it to me. I love to look but I cannot touch…maybe in the next life! Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful photos.
    .-= gnee´s most recent blog ..Memories With a Pretty Twist =-.

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  9. Amy says:
    May 10, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Oh, doesn’t that just look too darn delicious!! YUM!
    .-= Amy´s most recent blog ..Freebie Friday: May 7, 2010 =-.

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  10. Nicole Feliciano says:
    May 10, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Is it possible to gain weight while reading a post? Delish. My recipe this week is a little self-serving. I’m working to raise funds for Cookies for Cancer and have a recipe contest running on Momtrends. I’d love for you to enter!
    .-= Nicole Feliciano´s most recent blog ..Catstudio Kitchen Fashions =-.

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  11. Liberty says:
    May 10, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    D.E.L.I.S.H. Hope to try it soon! Thanks for the inspiration…I spend most of my time “cooking” not baking anymore. Glad to have something new to try!
    *blessings*

    Reply
  12. Tasha - My Homemade Happiness says:
    May 10, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    That’s my Dad’s favorite cake too. :)
    .-= Tasha – My Homemade Happiness´s most recent blog ..Recipe: Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit =-.

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  13. Queen of the House says:
    May 11, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Now I want to have chocolate cake, for breakfast!!! ;)

    Reply
  14. Daisy Olsen says:
    May 11, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Looks incredibly delicious

    Reply
  15. Jason@jlhealthtulsa says:
    May 11, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    I can’t wait to try that cake. It looks delicious!! Thanks for the carnival.
    .-= Jason@jlhealthtulsa´s most recent blog ..Tasty Tuesdays! =-.

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  16. Oystergirl@A Moderate Life says:
    May 12, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    Hi I adore your german chocolate cake! It is simply my favorite cake of all time, with red velvet coming in second. Sometimes it’s hard to choose! Its my first time to your lovely southern fairy tale and thanks for allowing us all to share recipes and articles in your beatutiful space! My blog is about healthy living in the “middle of the road”, and my article is in honor of my mother and bringing back one of my favorite comfort foods from child hood–Creamy Chestnut Chicken! Gonna follow you! Thanks again! Alex
    .-= Oystergirl@A Moderate Life´s most recent blog ..Revise and conquor…recipe experimentation and correction. =-.

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  17. NancyC says:
    May 16, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    The cake looks delicious! I love the coconut-pecan frosting!
    .-= NancyC´s most recent blog ..Blackberry Buttermilk Cake =-.

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  18. Claire says:
    June 29, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    this cake looks fantastic! I love the pictures of it being made, too.

    Reply
  19. Cherie says:
    October 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I made this frosting recipe for my dad’s birthday cake a couple weeks ago, & had many favorable comments!

    Reply

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