Name: BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER&#39;S GERMAN&#39;S Sweet Chocolate; 1/2 cup water; 4 eggs, separated; 2 cups flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 recipe <a target="_blank" href="/recipe/51053/coconut-pecan-filling-and-frosting">Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting</a>

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2 Hr(s) 25 Min(s) (incl. cooling)

45 Min(s) Prep

1 Hr(s) 40 Min(s) Cook

Make original BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake for your next special occasion. Everyone adores BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate Cake!

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate

1/2 cup water

4 eggs, separated

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup buttermilk

1 recipe Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting

Let's Make It

Heat oven to 350°F.

Cover bottoms of 3 (9-inch) round pans with parchment; spray sides with cooking spray. Microwave chocolate 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.

Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.

Add egg whites; stir gently until well blended. Pour into prepared pans.

Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Immediately run small spatula around cakes in pans. Cool cakes in pans 15 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.

Prepare Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/coconut-pecan-filling-frosting-51053.aspx ; spread between cake layers and onto top of cake.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

This beloved and classic 3-layer cake is the perfect choice for a special occasion. Plan ahead and eat accordingly before enjoying a slice of this cake.

Tip 2

Substitute

If you don't have buttermilk, just add 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk; let stand 10 min.

Tip 3

Note

This delicate cake will have a flat slightly sugary top crust which tends to crack. The frosting will cover up these cracks.

Nutrition

Calories

630

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 37g

47%

Saturated Fat 20g

100%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 150mg

50%

Sodium 350mg

15%

Total Carbohydrates 70g

25%

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Sugars 56g

112%

Protein 8g

16%

Vitamin A

20%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

16 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.