Decadent German Chocolate Cake Yoga Of Cooking Recipes

BEST HOMEMADE GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Note: It is best to separate the eggs when cold and then allow them to come to room temperature before proceeding with the recipe.
• Preheat oven to 350F(180C).
• Grease and lightly flour three 9x2-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
• To make the frosting:
• In a large saucepan, beat together the evaporated milk and the egg yolks. Stir in the sugar and butter.
• Stir over medium heat for about 15-18 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, and golden in color.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in the coconut and vanilla. Cool until just warm, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days. Frosting will thicken as it cools.
• DO NOT ADD pecans until just before cake assembly.
• To make the cake:
• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate with the water, stirring to melt the chocolate, and blend well. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• In a medium-size bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks, about 1 minute.
• In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
• Add the egg yolks, beating until well combined.
• Add the chocolate mixture and the vanilla.
• Add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth.
• Separate, in a bowl, beat the egg whites on the high speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
• Gently fold into the batter.
• Divide batter among the prepared pans.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the cake center comes out clean.
• Note: Be careful not to over-bake, as this cake has a different, lighter texture than most store-bought.
• Allow cake to cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
• When cake is cool, spread frosting between layers and over top of the cake.
• Decorate as you like.

DECADENT GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and line 3 8-inch cake pans, set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix to combine flour, salt, baking powder, cocoa powder.
• In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt the chopped chocolate with the 1/2 cup of brewed coffee.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle, on medium speed, cream the butter until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add the sugar, eggs (one at a time), vanilla extract and buttermilk.
• Add the dry ingredients and cooled chocolate/coffee mixture, to the wet ingredients, mix until fully combined.
• Divide batter amongst 3 pans. For exact layers, measure your batter using a kitchen scale.
• Bake for 20 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool and transfer to cooling rack.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, evaporated milk and egg yolks. Whisking fast until eggs are incorporated (otherwise they'd cook and get clumpy). Bring to a boil and turn the heat off. Add the vanilla, pecans and coconut, fold to combine.
• Set aside and allow to cool. Mixture will thicken as it cools.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with he paddle attachment, beat the butter, medium speed, until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low, add the sifted confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 1-2 tablespoons of milk. vanilla and salt. Beat for about 5 minutes until smooth. If the buttercream is too thick, add 1 tbsp of milk at a time, until desired consistency.
• Place the first cake layer on a cake stand or platter. Add a few scoops of the coconut/pecan filling, spreading to the sides using an angled spatula. Repeat with the second layer.
• Top the third layer with chocolate buttercream.
• Enjoy!

DECADENT CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE

Steps:

• For the cake: Spray a 9-by-13-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
• Bake the cake in the prepared pan according to the package instructions. Allow to cool slightly, then, using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
• Melt the chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, or in a double boiler on the stove, until smooth. Add the condensed milk and milk, then stir to combine. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring you hit every last inch. Allow the mixture to soak into the holes while you make the frosting.
• For the frosting: Combine the milk, pudding mix and cocoa powder in a bowl. Whisk the mixture until it thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently fold in the whipped topping until combined well.
• Spread the frosting over the cake, then decorate with the cherries, if using. Enjoy.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on low until well combined (the mixture will be one uniform color). With the machine running on low, add the milk, boiling water, vegetable oil, vanilla and eggs. Mix on high, scraping down the sides as needed, until well combined and the mixture has air bubbles, about 1 minute.
• Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes in the pans. Run a thin knife around the edge of each cake, then invert the cakes onto a rack and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Using a serrated knife, cut a small portion from the top of each cake to completely flatten it. Save the trimmings for another use.
• For the frosting: When ready to assemble the cake, combine the powdered sugar and butter in a food processor and pulse until well combined. Add the chocolate and continue to pulse, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the sour cream and process until very smooth, about 1 minute.
• Place one cake layer on a platter and spread half of the frosting on top. Flip over the second cake layer, making sure the flattened side is facing the bottom, and place on top of the first cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting to cover only the top of the cake (leave the sides without frosting). Serve.

THE SILVER PALATE'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
• Cut the chocolate and butter into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over them; let stand until melted. Stir in the vanilla and sugar, then whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time.
• In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and sour cream and whisk into the chocolate mixture. Sift the flour and baking powder and add to the batter, mixing thoroughly.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff but not too dry. Stir a quarter of the egg whites thoroughly into the batter. Gently fold in the remaining whites.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Set on the center rack of the oven and bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, unmold and cool completely before frosting.
• To make the frosting: Place all the ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat and whisk until smooth. Spread on the cake while the frosting is still warm.