GERMAN CHOCOLATE RING

German Chocolate Ring image

This recipe is modeled after German sweet chocolate cake, which is my favorite, so it's no wonder I enjoy making and eating this sweet-tasting bread! You can make it ahead and freeze to bring out when you need an easy showstopper. -Anne Frederick, New Hartford, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup 2% milk
5 tablespoons butter, divided

Steps:

In small bowl, combine 1 cup coconut, 3/4 cup chocolate chips, pecans and 1 egg; set aside. In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In small saucepan, heat milk and 4 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°; add to flour mixture, beating until smooth. Add remaining eggs and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; turn onto lightly floured surface. Roll dough into an 18x10-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter and brush over dough; spread with reserved chocolate mixture. , Roll up dough jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheet. Pinch ends together to form a ring. , With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips; let stand for 5 minutes. Spread melted chips; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Carefully remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.