german chocolate cake with coconut pecan icing
We are all chocolate lovers in my family and this is so moist and the coconut pecan icing is delicious.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 package baker's german sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 - eggs, separated
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup buttermilk
How To Make german chocolate cake with coconut pecan icing
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Step 1Microwave chocolate and water 1-2 minutes stirring after 1 min. until chocolate is melted. Spray 9 x 11 in. pan.
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Step 2Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form,set aside, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat butter and sugar in another bowl, until light and fluffy adding egg yolks one at a time.
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Step 3Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla, add flour mixture, alternately with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each.
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Step 4Add egg whites stirring gently until well blended. Pour into prepared pan, Bake at 350 for 30 min.
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Step 5While cake is baking make your icing.Beat 4 egg yolks with 1 can evaporated milk, add 1 1/2 teas. vanilla, and 1 1/2 c. sugar, until well blended, cook on stove adding 3/4 c. butter, cook on med. heat for about 14 min. then remove from heat stirring constantly.
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Step 6Add 1 7 oz.package of Bakers Angel Flake Coconut, and 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans mixing well, then spread onto cake.
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