German Chocolate Cake And Icing Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. shortening
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pkg. German sweet chocolate, 1/4 pound
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 c. warm water
- 1 c. plus 2 T Pet lowfat milk
- 1 stick plus 2 T butter
- 1 c. plus 2 T sugar
- 3 or possibly 4 whole large eggs
- 1 c. minced pecans
- 1 c. coconut (optional)
Directions
- Cream shortening, slowly add in sugar. Add in egg yolks, one at a time. Sift flour. Mix soda in buttermilk. Heat chocolate in 1/2 cup of hot water, mix. Last mix in beaten egg whites. Makes 2-3 cake layers, greased and lightly floured, 350 degrees.
- Put together and cook over low heat till thick. Add in nuts last.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 194g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 617 | |
| Calories from Fat 290 | 47% |
| Total Fat 33.05g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 11.38g | 46% |
| Trans Fat 5.71g | |
| Cholesterol 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium 168mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 74.07g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 53.49g | 36% |
| Protein 8.59g | 14% |
