Hands down, this is our best German chocolate cake recipe.
This cake is hands down our best German chocolate cake recipe.
It’s so beloved, Mama didn’t mind putting her name on it.
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Not only that, she was proud to.
So copy it down, put it on the menu, and make Mama proud.
While you might assume this cake is German in origin, it’s actually an American recipe.
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What Makes German’s Sweet Chocolate Unique?
For longer storage, freeze (in slices for quick thawing) for up to three months.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
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This recipe is absolutely perfect."
Another said, “This is the exact recipe my mother used – and it is heavenly!
She would bake it every year for my oldest brother’s birthday as it was his favorite.”
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Robin Ellis Lamprecht commented, “I’ve been making this cake for about 15 years.
It always gets rave reviews by everyone in my family and my friends who eat it.
In fact, at any family function, I’m asked to bake it.
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The ONLY GC Cake I will make!!!
Absolutely delicious and the Frosting is out of this world!
Can’t beat it.”
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Combine dry ingredients:
Combine flour and next 2 ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add yolks, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
Add melted chocolate mixture and vanilla; beat on low speed until blended.
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Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Beat on low speed just until blended after each addition.
Pour batter into prepared pans.
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Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes.
Remove from pans to wire racks; discard parchment paper.
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Cool completely (about 1 hour).
Frost the cake layers:
Spread Coconut-Pecan Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
Garnish, if desired, with chocolate-dipped toasted pecan halves.
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These two cakes are each unique in their makeup and flavor.
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