Classic German Chocolate Cake

Name: Classic German Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate; 1/2 c. water; 2 c. sugar; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. shortening; 4 eggs, separated; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. buttermilk; Coconut Pecan Topping

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate
1/2 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
4 eggs, separated
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
Coconut Pecan Topping

Directions

1

In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate in water; stir.
2

In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
3

Stir in chocolate mixture.
4

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter alternately with buttermilk until blended.