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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Nicoles Zuckerwerk

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German Chocolate Cake

Cultural Context

German Chocolate Cake originated in the United States, named after an English-American named Samuel German who developed a dark-baking chocolate. This cake is traditionally made with a rich chocolate layer cake filled with a coconut-pecan frosting, embodying the spirit of celebration. It has become a popular dessert for birthdays and special occasions, transcending its original roots to be enjoyed worldwide.

GermanDEdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
250g weiche Butter
250g Zucker
4 Eier (M)
1 TL Vanillearoma
250ml Milch
350g Mehl
50g Kakao
100g Zartbitter Schokolade (geschmolzen)
1 Prise Salz
1 TL Backpulver
1 TL Natron
1 TL Essig

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

sweetened shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Unsweetened coconut is lower in sugar.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a bowl, cream together the soft butter and sugar until fluffy.

3

Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.

4

Stir in the vanilla aroma and milk.

5

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

7

Fold in the melted dark chocolate.

8

Pour the batter into a prepared baking ring and smooth the top.

9

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingfrosting

Equipment Needed

Backring 22cmTeigkarteMini-Winkelpalette

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutennutsdairy

Also Known As

German Chocolate Layer CakeGerman Chocolate
Local Name: Deutscher Schokoladenkuchen

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