coconut-free german chocolate cake

Name: Coconut-Free German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CAKE; 2 cup(s) milk chocolate chips; 1 - package Swiss chocolate cake mix (18.25 oz); 4 tablespoon(s) chocolate syrup; 1 cup(s) cold fat-free milk, divided; 1/3 cup(s) vegetable oil; 3 - whole eggs; 3/4 cup(s) malted milk powder; ## FROSTING; 1 tube(s) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup(s) cold fat-free milk; 1/2 cup(s) plain Greek yogurt; 1 1/4 cup(s) almond butter; 2 teaspoon(s) coconut extract; 1 cup(s) chopped honey-roasted peanuts

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Feb 22, 2014

Do you love German chocolate cake but hate coconut? I created this recipe without the flaked coconut.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

CAKE
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 - package Swiss chocolate cake mix (18.25 oz)
4 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 cup cold fat-free milk, divided
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 - whole eggs
3/4 cup malted milk powder
FROSTING
1 tube frozen whipped topping, thawed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup cold fat-free milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 1/4 cups almond butter
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts

How To Make coconut-free german chocolate cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

To make the cake, coat two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Add chocolate chips between the cake pans.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, chocolate syrup, milk, vegetable oil and eggs. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. Add malted milk powder and beat again at low speed for 35 seconds until blended.
Step 4

Pour into the prepared cake pans.
Step 5

Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
Step 6

To make the frosting, combine whipped topping, cream cheese, milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, and coconut extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Stir in chopped nuts; whisk together until blended.
Step 7

Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Step 8

Place a first cake onto a serving plate. Spread half the frosting evenly over top. Place a second cake on top and spread remaining frosting on the sides and top of the cake.
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