Diana’s German Chocolate Cake
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of Diana’s German Chocolate Cake, a homemade marvel that’s bound to tantalize your taste buds. This recipe, though a tad labor-intensive, promises a culinary adventure well worth the extra effort, resulting in a sumptuous dessert that will leave your guests craving for more!
Cooking Times:
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | 55 minutes | 2 hours 55 minutes |
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 7527.1
- Fat Content: 332.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 161.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 2238.1mg
- Sodium Content: 4701.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1036.7g
- Fiber Content: 20.8g
- Sugar Content: 719.9g
- Protein Content: 133.1g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup German chocolate, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vanilla
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 – 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
Recipe Yield: 1 four-layer cake
Instructions:
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Begin by creaming the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the beaten egg yolks to the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring thorough incorporation.
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Alternately add the flour and buttermilk to the mixture, blending well after each addition.
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Fold in the melted chocolate until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter mixture, ensuring not to deflate the whites.
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Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among four 9-inch round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
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Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans before proceeding to the next step.
Filling:
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In a saucepan, combine the remaining butter, egg yolks, sugar, and evaporated milk over medium heat.
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Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to spread, which should take about 20-30 minutes.
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Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
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Once cooled, stir in the nuts and most of the coconut until well combined.
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Spread a generous layer of the filling between each cake layer and on top of the assembled cake.
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Use the remaining coconut to sprinkle over the top and sides of the cake, ensuring an even distribution.
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Serve slices of this heavenly German Chocolate Cake and bask in the admiration of your friends and family as they savor every luscious bite!
Note: This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to several days. Simply bring it to room temperature before serving for the ultimate indulgence! 🍰✨
