German Chocolate Cake Recipe

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German Chocolate Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (4 oz) package german sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Directions:

  1. Grease the bottom of 3 (9 ) pans or one 9x13 pan.
  2. In a microwave proof bowl melt the chocolate and water on high for 1 1/2-2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after each minute; stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  3. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  4. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer till light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla.
  7. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  8. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  9. Gently stir into batter and pour evenly into pans.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool for 15 minutes and remove from pans.
  12. Frost with Coconut-Pecan Frosting.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 835.57 Kcal (3498 kJ)
Calories from fat 419.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.66g 72%
Cholesterol 194.95mg 65%
Sodium 1509.38mg 63%
Potassium 218.04mg 5%
Total Carbs 94.95g 32%
Sugars 43.74g 175%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 23%
Protein 11.92g 24%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 223.6mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 330.19 Kcal (1382 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.44g 72%
Cholesterol 77.04mg 65%
Sodium 596.45mg 63%
Potassium 86.16mg 5%
Total Carbs 37.52g 32%
Sugars 17.29g 175%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 23%
Protein 4.71g 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 22%
Calcium 88.4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.8
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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