German Chocolate Cake I

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German Chocolate Cake with brown sugar and coconut topping.

Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch square pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ½ cups cake flour

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • cup butter, softened

  • cup buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate

  • 2 eggs

  • cup buttermilk

  • cup flaked coconut

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cream

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch square cake pan. Sift the cake flour, 1 cup white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.

  2. Cream 1/3 cup of the butter or margarine. Stir in 3/8 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the melted and cooled German sweet chocolate, eggs, and the remaining 3/8 cup buttermilk. Continue to beat at medium speed for another minute more. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes then frost.

  4. To Make Frosting: Combine the coconut, brown sugar, cream, chopped nuts, 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Mix until of a spreadable consistency. Spread over top of baked cake. Broil 3 inches from heat until browned (about 3 minutes). Serve cake warm or cold.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353 Calories
17g Fat
49g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 353
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 123mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.