RICH HISTORY
German Chocolate Cake’s Texan roots inspire modernized recipe, yet maintains decadence.
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 ounces Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 egg whites, chilled Coconut-Pecan Frosting
(recipe below)
Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine the flour, salt and baking soda into a bowl, set aside.
With a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate and let cool.
With an electric mixer using a paddle attachment, cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Continue mixing and add the egg yolks to the shortening mixture one at a time. Once the eggs are incorporated, add the melted chocolate.
In multiple batches, add the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
Once combined, add the vanilla extract.
Place the egg whites into a separate bowl and whip on high with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter.
Pour the mixture into 3 greased (8- or 9-inch) layer cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Turn out the cakes on cooling racks for further cooling.
Once completely cooled, add a generous layer of coconut pecan frosting to the top of one cake. Top with an additional layer of cake. Continue this step until all cake and frosting is used.