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Dean's Favorite Baker Germans Chocolate Cake to celebrate his birthday on July 4th Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pkg (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate

1/2 cup water

4 eggs, separated

2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup buttermilk

German Chocolate Cake Frosting

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 egg yolks lightly beaten

2/3 cup evaporated milk

2 Tbsp butter

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/3 cup chopped pecans

1 cup flaked coconut
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F.

Cover bottoms of 3 (9-inch) round pans with parchment paper; spray sides with cooking spray. Microwave chocolate and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.

Add egg whites; stir gently until well blended. Pour into prepared pans.

Bake for 30 min. or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately run a small spatula around the cakes in pans. Cool cakes in pans for 15 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.

Prepare Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting

In a saucepan combine sugar beaten egg yolks and milk. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened, do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
20 people
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 hrs
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was the Birthday Cake I made for Dean a day early to celebrate his birthday at our 4th of July Party. I do think it was his favorite. (Dean's birthday was July 5)

 

 

 

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