Embark on a culinary journey with the exquisite German Chocolate Cake. This timeless dessert combines the finest ingredients to create a symphony of flavors, making it a favorite among cake enthusiasts. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of crafting the perfect German Chocolate Cake.
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS |
QUANTITY |
| Boiling water |
1/2 cup |
| Sweet cooking German chocolate |
4 ounces |
| Sugar |
2 cups |
| Butter, softened |
1 cup |
| Egg yolks |
4 |
| Vanilla |
1 teaspoon |
| Cake flour |
2 1/2 cups |
| Baking soda |
1 teaspoon |
| Salt |
1 teaspoon |
| Buttermilk |
1 cup |
| Egg whites, stiffly beaten |
4 |
Crafting the Perfect Batter
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease 2 9-inch square pans or 3 8-inch round pans.
- Pour boiling water over sweet cooking German chocolate, stirring until melted. Allow it to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
- Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla on low speed.
- Mix in cake flour, baking soda, and salt alternately with buttermilk until a smooth batter forms.
- Gently fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Baking
Instructions:
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans.
- Bake square pans for 40-45 minutes or round pans for 35-40 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool before applying the Coconut-Pecan Frosting.
Coconut-Pecan Frosting Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS |
QUANTITY |
| Sugar |
1 cup (1 1/2 cups) |
| Butter |
1/2 cup (3/4 cups) |
| Evaporated milk |
1 cup (12 oz. can) |
| Vanilla |
1 teaspoon (1 1/2 tsp) |
| Egg yolks |
3 (4) |
| Flaked coconut |
1 1/3 cups (2 cups) |
| Chopped pecans |
1 cup (1 1/2 cups) |
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, mix sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, and egg yolks.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick (approximately 12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
- Beat until spreading consistency.
- Allow the frosting to cool and thicken before generously icing the cake.
