GERMAN BUTTERMILK CHOCOLATE CAKE

German Buttermilk Chocolate Cake image

This is the recipe on the box of German Chocolate. It is delicious and moist. You can make it in three layers like the traditional one, or in a 9x13 pan which is so easy. Then frost with Recipe #210278.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package German sweet chocolate
1/2 cup water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs (separated)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

Grease the bottom of 3 (9") pans or one 9x13 pan.
In a microwave proof bowl melt the chocolate and water on high for 1 1/2-2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after each minute; stir until chocolate is completely melted.
Mix flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer till light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla.
Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently stir into batter and pour evenly into pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 15 minutes and remove from pans.
Frost with Coconut-Pecan Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5062.4, Fat 247.4, SaturatedFat 147.3, Cholesterol 1343.8, Sodium 3710.6, Carbohydrate 672.2, Fiber 13, Sugar 472.6, Protein 65.5