Original German Sweet Chocolate Cake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, airy three-layer chocolate cake with a classic coconut-pecan frosting
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Original German Sweet Chocolate Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 18.3

Description

This Original German Sweet Chocolate Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines a tender, chocolate-infused sponge with a luxurious coconut-pecan frosting. The batter, lightened by folded-in egg whites, creates an incredibly soft crumb that melts in your mouth. It is a perfect centerpiece for birthdays, holidays, or any special celebration where you want to impress guests with home-style elegance. While traditional recipes use eggs and dairy, this version is tagged as vegan, suggesting plant-based substitutes for the buttermilk and butter to achieve a similar moist texture and rich flavor profile without compromising on taste.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and line the bottoms of three 9-inch round cake pans with waxed paper or parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the Baker's German's sweet chocolate and boiling water. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and the melted chocolate mixture.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  8. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate batter in three additions, using a spatula to maintain airiness.
  10. Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cakes spring back when lightly pressed.
  12. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 15 minutes. Then remove from pans, peel off the waxed paper, and cool completely on a wire rack.
  13. Once cooled, frost the cake layers with coconut-pecan frosting, stacking them as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 18.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 8.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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