CakesApril 17, 2013
Calories
1198
Sodium
307mg
12% DV
Fat
104g
160% DV
Protein
8g
17% DV
Carbs
50g
17% DV
Fiber
5g
23% DV
German Chocolate Cake
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German chocolate cake between layers of coconut pecan filling frosted with rich chocolate icing.
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For the cake:
2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons water
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ¼ cup + ¼ cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons espresso powder
For the filling:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut, toasted
For the syrup:
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum
For the chocolate icing:
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons water
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ¼ cup + ¼ cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons espresso powder
For the filling:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut, toasted
For the syrup:
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum
For the chocolate icing:
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
Butter two 9-inch cake pans and line each with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°.
Place both chocolates in a heatproof bowl together with the 6 tablespoons of water. Set over a pot of barely...
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Nutritions
Calories
1198
Sodium
307mg
12% DV
Fat
104g
160% DV
Protein
8g
17% DV
Carbs
50g
17% DV
Fiber
5g
23% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat68g342%
Polysaturated Fat6g42%
Monosaturated Fat29g183%
Cholesterol318mg106%
Sodium307mg12%
Potassium238mg6%
Protein8g17%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber5g23%
Sugar26g53%
Vitamin A3115IU62%
Vitamin B60.68mg34%
Vitamin C2mg4%
Calcium110mg11%
Iron2mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.