Homemade German Chocolate Cake


 



*INGREDIENTS

+For the cake:

°2 cups all-purpose flour

°1 C. baking soda

°1 C. salt

°¾ cup butter

°1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar

°3 eggs

°1 ½ tsp. vanilla

°1 cup buttermilk

°¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted

°2 round cake pans with ALCAN® lids and lined with Reynolds Kitchens™ parchment paper

 +For the icing:

°1 can (12 oz) condensed milk

°1 ¼ cup sugar

°¾ cup butter

°7 egg yolks, lightly beaten

°2 ½ cups sweetened coconut flakes

°1 cup pecans, finely chopped

*PREPARATION

STEP 1

PREHEAT oven to 350°F.

2ND STEP

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in large bowl, whisking. To book.

STEP 3

CREAM sugar and butter in bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Blend on high speed for 6 to 8 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

STEP 4

STIR in, one egg at a time, mixing on low speed until well blended. Then mix in the vanilla.

STEP 5

ADD flour mixture and buttermilk alternately on low speed, starting with the dry ingredients and ending with the dry ingredients.

STEP 6

STIR in melted chocolate.

STEP 7

POUR batter into two ALCAN® Round Cake Pans lined with Reynolds Kitchens™ Parchment Paper. Place dishes on a non-disposable baking sheet to support them. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center of the dough is firm.

STEP 8

COOL cakes to room temperature before unmolding.

STEP 9

WHIP condensed milk, sugar, butter and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes or until the temperature of the mixture reaches 160°F.

STEP 10

STIR in coconut, stirring. Let the mixture cool to room temperature before frosting the chocolate cake.


Enjoy !