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Growing up, my mother would bake this cake for special occasions, such as birthdays and holidays. It quickly became a family favorite, and every time we would have guests over, they would always request this cake. The combination of the rich, chocolate cake and the sweet, coconut pecan filling is simply irresistible.
As I grew older, I decided to take on the challenge of baking this cake myself. I was nervous at first, but with my mother’s guidance, I was able to bake a delicious German Chocolate Cake. The process of baking the cake was not only fun, but it was also a great way for me to bond with my mother. I learned so much about the history and tradition behind this cake and it made me appreciate it even more.
Over the years, I have continued to bake this cake for special occasions and I have even started to experiment with new variations. One of my favorite variations is adding a layer of raspberry preserves between the cake and filling. It adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the cake perfectly.
German chocolate cake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of water
- 4 squares 1 ounce each of German sweet chocolate
- Softened butter 1 cup
- 2 cups of white sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- Cake flour 2 and 1/2 cups
- Baking soda 1 teaspoon
- Salt 1/2 teaspoon
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup of white sugar
- Evaporated milk 1 cup
- Butter 1/2 cup
- 3 beaten egg yolks
- Flaked coconut 1 and 1/3 cups
- Chopped pecans 1 cup
- Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- Shortening 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 square 1 ounce of semisweet chocolate
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