German Chocolate Cake Topping – King Arthur Flour

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Make a delicious German Chocolate Cake with King Arthur Flour's Topping recipe
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Clear Jel , instant , available through King Arthur Flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup half-and-half ( or milk )
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon butter pecan flavoring ( or pralines & cream flavoring ) ( optional )
1 1/2 cups coconut , shredded ( sweetened or unsweetened , toasted )
1 1/2 cups pecans , chopped , toasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
348
Sugar
33g
Fat
22g
German Chocolate Cake is a classic American dessert that dates back to the 19th century. The cake is a rich chocolate cake with a pecan and coconut frosting. King Arthur Flour's Topping recipe takes the classic frosting to a whole new level. With the addition of Clear Jel, instant, the texture becomes even more luscious and smooth. Butter pecan or pralines & cream flavoring gives the topping a more complex and nutty taste. The coconut and pecans add a crunchy texture that makes it a perfect topping for a moist and delicious chocolate cake. This recipe makes enough topping for a single layer cake or cupcake.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan mix brown sugar, Clear Jel, and salt.
2.Whisk in butter, half-and-half, and corn syrup.
3.Cook on medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
4.Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and butter pecan or pralines & cream flavoring.
5.Add shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Mix well.
6.Pour over a cooled German Chocolate Cake and spread out into a smooth layer.

PROS

This topping is a perfect way to elevate a classic German Chocolate Cake.
It adds a crunchy texture while not being too sweet.
It can also be used as a filling in between cake layers.

CONS

This topping contains a lot of sugar and fat, which means it should be enjoyed in moderation.
It is not suitable for people who are allergic to nuts or coconut.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut and pecans are a great source of healthy fats, dietary fiber, and minerals such as manganese and copper, which are necessary for bone health and wound healing. However, this topping is high in calories and sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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