German Chocolate Cake
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic, rich German chocolate cake recipe featuring a moist crumb and a smooth, decadent glaze. This traditional recipe is baked in a tube pan for a beautiful presentation.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 90 mins | 60 mins | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Double boiler
- Mixing bowl
- 9-inch tube pan
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bar | German Chocolate | Partially melted |
| 1 cup | Shortening | Room temperature |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla Extract | None |
| 1 cup | Buttermilk | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking Soda | None |
| 2 cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 4 | Eggs | Large |
| 2 tsp | Butter Flavoring | None |
| 3 cups | Flour | Sifted |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
Glaze Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bar | German Chocolate | None |
| 1 tbsp | Shortening | None |
| 1/4 cup | Water | None |
| 1 cup | Powdered Sugar | Sifted |
| 1 pinch | Salt | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla Extract | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Cake Batter
- Partially melt 1 bar German Chocolate over hot water, then remove and stir until completely smooth.
- Cream together 2 cups sugar and 1 cup shortening until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp butter flavoring, and 1 cup buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
- Sift together 3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt, then incorporate into the wet ingredients.
- Blend in the melted 1 bar German Chocolate and mix well.
Step 2: Baking
- Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured 9-inch tube pan.
- Bake in a slow oven at 300°F for about 1 1/2 hours until a tester comes out clean.
- Remove from the pan while still hot and place under a tightly fitting cover until thoroughly cooled to retain moisture.
Step 3: Glaze
- Melt 1 bar German Chocolate and 1 tbsp shortening in 1/4 cup water over low heat.
- Stir in 1 cup powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The cake can be baked and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; glaze should be applied just before serving.
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