Grandma’s German Chocolate Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 16
Grandma's German Chocolate Cake - A Classic Recipe that will never go out of style!
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Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup margarine , softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup boiling water
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 lb margarine , softened
1 teaspoon imitation vanilla
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups black walnuts , chopped ( you can use English walnuts if you prefer )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
510
Sugar
50g
Fat
28g
Grandma's German Chocolate Cake is a timeless classic that will never go out of style. This cake is perfect for special occasions or those times when you need a little extra indulgence in your life. With its moist and rich texture, combined with the perfect blend of chocolate, coconut, and walnuts, this cake is sure to be a hit with all your friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended.
4.In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cocoa.
5.Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
6.Stir in boiling water and blend well.
7.Pour into greased and floured 9x13 inch or three 8 inch round pans.
8.Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
9.For frosting, in a saucepan combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine, and imitation vanilla.
10.Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes.
11.Add coconut and nuts and mix until well blended.
12.Spread over cooled cake.

PROS

Grandma’s German Chocolate Cake is a classic recipe that is moist, rich, and indulgent.

The frosting is thick and caramel-like with the perfect combination of coconut and walnuts.

This cake is perfect for every occasion, from birthdays to weddings.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, and it contains a lot of butter and margarine.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Grandma’s German Chocolate Cake is not particularly healthy, it is a great source of carbohydrates and energy.
The walnuts in the frosting are high in healthy fats and antioxidants.

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