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

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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
4 Eier
200 ml Milch
300 g Mehl
30 g Kakao
100 g zerlassene Butter
150 g Zartbitterschoki
180 g Zucker
1 Pkg. Vanillezucker
1 Pkg. Backpulver
1 Prise Salz
Schokotropfen

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 mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and melted butter.

3

Add the sugar, vanilla sugar, and mix well.

4

In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

5

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

6

Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and chocolate chips.

7

Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan.

8

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

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingfrosting

Equipment Needed

Küchenmaschine: Klarstein "Carina"Ausrollstab 50 cmAusrollstab 23 cmMikrofon: Auna 900 BKamera: JVC Everio GZ-HM450 / GZ-HM440

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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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