Bakers German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

1 package (4 oz) Bakers German Sweet Chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt chocolate in boiling water and set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Blend in vanilla and chocolate mixture.
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until smooth after each addition.
Fold in egg whites.
Pour into three 9-inch layer pans lined on bottoms with wax paper.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched with finger.
Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Remove wax paper.
Cool completely before frosting.

German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

Ingredients:

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1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Cook milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 12 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in coconut and pecans.
Let cool to room temperature before frosting cake.

German Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce:

Ingredients:

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1 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine raspberries and sugar over medium heat.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth.
Add cornstarch mixture to raspberries and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature before drizzling over cake.

Conclusion:

Bakers German Chocolate Cake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you prefer the traditional coconut-pecan frosting or want to try something new with a fruity raspberry sauce, the possibilities are endless with this versatile cake. So gather your ingredients and get baking – your taste buds will thank you!