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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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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
100 g Zartbitterschokolade
250 g Butter
5 Eier, Größe M
150 g Zucker
30 g Mehl
25 g Backkakao
1 TL Backpulver
100 g Schokotropfen
70 ml Sahne
100 g Vollmilchschokolade

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

Melt the dark chocolate and butter together.

3

In a bowl, mix the eggs and sugar until fluffy.

4

Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and combine.

5

Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, then fold into the mixture.

6

Stir in the chocolate chips and cream.

7

Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake until done.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

German Chocolate Layer CakeGerman Chocolate
Local Name: Deutscher Schokoladenkuchen

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