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

Cultural Context

German Chocolate Pie, despite its name, is an American creation, inspired by German chocolate cake, which features layers of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. This pie combines those beloved flavors into a single dessert, often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays. The dish has gained popularity beyond its origins, with variations appearing in bakeries worldwide, showcasing the universal appeal of chocolate and coconut.

German-AmericanDEdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup cocoa
1 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup milk
4 eggs
1 cup whipped cream
1 block chocolate
1 packet baking powder

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk provides a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Chocolate chips are often more accessible and easier to melt.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Unsweetened coconut reduces sugar content.

chopped pecans

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: chopped peanuts

Walnuts and peanuts are often less expensive alternatives.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, and baking powder.

3

Add oil and milk to the dry ingredients and mix well.

4

Incorporate the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

5

Pour the batter into a greased 26 cm baking pan.

6

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7

Let the cake cool before frosting with whipped cream and melted chocolate.

Cooking Techniques

meltingmixingfoldingbaking

Equipment Needed

26 cm baking pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsdairygluten

Also Known As

German Chocolate Cake PieChocolate Coconut Pie
Local Name: Deutsche Schokoladentorte

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