Best Easy German Chocolate Cake Recipes

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EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE ICING



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This is a very quick, easy icing recipe for German chocolate cake. It's the best and quickest. My grandmother passes it to my mom, my mom to me, and me to you. You can substitute walnuts for pecans, if desired.

Provided by BESTHEN

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir brown sugar, coconut, pecans, and milk into hot butter; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 83.1 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE COOKIES



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Drizzle chocolate on top of the cookies for an extra sweet treat!

Provided by ThatBakerChick

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch sea salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with a silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough is well-combined. Gently stir chocolate chunks, coconut, and pecans into dough. Scoop dough in 1-inch balls onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 69.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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There's no need to frost this yummy chocolate cake from Dawn Glenn of Johnson City, Tennessee. After baking, just turn the cake upside down onto a pretty platter - the coconut and pecan topping is already in place.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the coconut and pecans into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in egg and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls over the batter. Carefully spread to within 1 in. of edges. , Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH EASY COCONUT - PECAN FILLING AND FROSTING



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This is another one of my Grandma's Delicious cakes. If I could I would give it a 10 star rating ...YUMMY :)

Provided by Karla Everett @Karla59

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR CAKE :
1 package(s) german sweet chocolate
2 1/3 cup(s) cake flour
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
2/3 cup(s) butter or margarine
1 cup(s) buttermilk
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 - eggs
FOR COCONUT PECAN FILLING / FROSTING
3/4 cup(s) evaporated milk
1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
1/2 cup(s) butter or margerine
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
3 - egg yolks ; slightly beaten
1 1/3 cup(s) coconut, flaked
1 cup(s) chopped pecans

Steps:

  • FOR THE CAKE :
  • Melt chocolate over low heat and cool.
  • Sift flour with sugar,soda,baking powder and salt.
  • Soften butter ; Add flour mixture , 3/4 cup buttermilk and vanilla. Mix to dampen flour ; beat for 2 minutes @ medium speed of electric mixer , scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Add chocolate , eggs and the remaining 1/4 cup of buttermilk ; Beat 1 minute with mixer.
  • Pour into two 9" layer pans , lined on bottom with paper .
  • Bake @ 350° for about 35 minutes , or until cake tested with a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans for 15 minutes ; remove from pans and cool on rack....Frost.
  • FOR THE COCONUT - PECAN FILLING AND FROSTING :
  • Combine milk , sugars , butter and vanilla. Bring to a FULL boil , stirring constantly , Remove from heat ( Mixture may appear curdled ).
  • QUICKLY stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks ; then stir into hot mixture.
  • Return to boil , stirring constantly ; Remove from heat ; Add coconut and pecans.
  • Cool to spreading consistency , beating occasionally.

QUICK AND EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Quick and Easy German Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Capncrunch

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h3m

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box German chocolate cake mix
1 container pecan coconut frosting
3 eggs
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan.
  • Set pan aside.
  • Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl.
  • Mix 3 minutes with electric mixer, batter should be thick and well combined.
  • Pour batter into Bundt pan and bake for 48-52 minutes.
  • Cool cake on rack for 20 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Cool cake completely.

SO-EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Try this tasty German chocolate cake with coconuts and pecans. Our easy chocolate cake recipe is an absolute cinch: it starts with a brownie mix!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (19.5 oz.) brownie mix
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut up
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare brownie mix as directed on package for cake-like brownies. Pour batter into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Place butter and cream cheese in small saucepan; cook on medium heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in brown sugar. Add coconut and pecans; mix well. (Mixture will be thick.) Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over brownie batter in pan.
  • Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour. Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Easy German Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water (or as called for by cake mix)
3 large eggs (or as called for by cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by cake mix)
1 (12 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
2/3 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Bake cake mix as directed.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Using a fork, poke holes all over top of cake.
  • pour sweentened condensed milk over cake, spread evenly.
  • pour carmel topping over cake, spread evenly.
  • refrigerate until completely cooled.
  • spread cool whip over top of cake.
  • combine coconut and pecan pieces.
  • Sprinkle evenly over top.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE MADE EASY



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THIS IS ONE THAT I CAME UP WITH AND IT TURN OUT PRETTY DARN GOOD IF I SAY SO MYSELF. GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH THE ICING MADE RIGHT IN. ENJOY!!

Provided by LISA BOGER

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box german chocolate cake mix
1 can(s) coconut and pecan frosting
4 eggs room temp
2/3 c cooking oil
1 c water

Steps:

  • 1. ADD ALL INGREDIENTS IN ONE BOWL AND MIX WELL, TRANSFER TO A GREASED AND FLOURED BUNDT PAN
  • 2. BAKE AT 350 FOR 1 HOUR

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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For German chocolate lovers, cake mix and a no-cook filling make this cake extra easy.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box (18 ounces) yellow cake mix
1 pkg (3 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
4 oz german sweet chocolate, melted
4 eggs
1-1/4 c milk
1/4 c oil
COCONUT PECAN FILLING
3/4 c light corn syrup
1 pkg (6 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
1 c evaporated milk
1-1/3 c shredded coconut
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Blend all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed.
  • 2. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 inch layer cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Do not under bake. Fill with coconut pecan filling.
  • 3. Filling: Blend corn syrup with instant pudding. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Add coconut and pecans. Chill 10 minutes.

EASY BAKER'S GERMAN'S SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Try the easy version of our classic Easy BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake from My Food and Family! This delicious and simple Easy BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake tastes just as rich as the original but saves you prep time. Enjoy this exquisite cake on any occasion!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chocolate Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate
1 cup butter
1/2 cup water
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cover bottom of 13x9-inch pan with parchment; spray sides of pan with cooking spray. Microwave chocolate, butter and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl with mixer on high speed 5 min. or until thickened and lightened in color. Blend in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 35 to 45 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately loosen cake from sides of pan with knife.
  • Cool cake completely. Frost with Easy Coconut-Pecan Filling & Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 40 g, Protein 6 g

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE ROLL UP CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by rmulleni

Number Of Ingredients 14

FILLING
1/4 c butter
1 c chopped pecans
1 1/3 c flaked coconut
1 can 15 1/2 oz sweetened condensed milk
CAKE
3 eggs
1 c sugar
1/3 c cocoa
2/3 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 c water
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 375 degrees Line a 15 x 10 jelly roll pan with foil. Melt butter n pan, sprinkle nuts and coconut evenly in pan; drizzle with condensed milk. Cake: In mixer bowl beat eggs @ high speed 2 minutes until fluffy. Gradually add sugar; continue to be 2 more minutes. No need to sift flour; spoon into cup level. Add remaining ingredients, blend 1 minute @ low speed. Pour evenly into pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cake springs back when touched in center. Sprinkle cake (in pan) with powdered sugar(while still warm). Cover with towel. Place cookies sheet over towel; invert. Remove pan & foil. Start with 10 in. side, roll up jelly-roll fashion using towel to roll cake. DO NOT roll towel in cake. Leave wrapped, cool. Refrigerate, remove towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

EASY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Easy German Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) pkge. instant vanilla pudding
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 (6 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat 4 minutes at medium speed.
  • Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 inch layer pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.
  • Do not underbake. Fill with coconut pecan filling.
  • Blend corn syrup with instant pudding.
  • Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
  • Add coconut and pecans.
  • Chill 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.8, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 97.2, Sodium 822.3, Carbohydrate 100.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 64.2, Protein 8.8

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