german chocolate layer cake deluxe

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Oct 9, 2011

This was such a great way to make this cake,; I thought I would share it with you all- It sure is a lot easier and makes a great presentation! It was my husbands idea, because he only likes layer cakes- but he never turns down any cake that I know of!! LOL

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 8- inch layer cake

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 18 ounces german chocolate cake mix
  • BOTTOM LAYER :
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • TOP LAYER:
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese, cut up in pieces
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

How To Make german chocolate layer cake deluxe

  • Step 1
    Cake: Make cake according to package directions. Set aside. Cut parchment paper to fit into bottom of two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans; spray paper. --- Bottom layer: Pour melted butter evenly into each pan to cover paper. Evenly distribute nuts and coconut over butter in each pan. Pour cake batter gently and evenly in each pan. --- Top layer: Combine cream cheese and butter in a saucepan, heat on low until melted. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar. Gently pour evenly over cake batter. Bake in a 350^ oven for 30-35 minutes or until cake test done. Cool 5 minutes in pans then turn out cake into cake plate, remove paper and repeat with other cake on wire rack to cool; peel off paper-- then when cool enough to handle place this cake on top of cake on cake plate, before topping sets. This is so yummy looking!!!

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: German
Ingredient: Flour

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