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Many folks in our area of Ohio are of German descent, so this recipe is especially appropriate for our region. This cake is my husband's favorite!
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Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 910 calories, 53 g fat (28 g saturated fat), 237 mg cholesterol, 511 mg sodium, 103 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 11 g protein.
Originally published as German Chocolate Cake in Country December/January 1991, p47
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Reviewed on May. 14, 2013 by shiny0torchic
My fiance rated this recipe a perfect ten a after I made it for his birthday for the traditional slice of German Chocolate Cake. He said that it tastes just like the cake Hus mom used to make for him. I will definitely keep this recipe for next year.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2013 by Chlr416
This was amazing! Easy to make, not complicated, and comes out moist. I will be making this again. Thank you!
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2013 by TimedOut
The frosting recipe is delicious. The only change I made was to use brown sugar instead of white, which gave it a rich caramel flavor. This is a keeper!
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by Vasiliki1
Best cake I've ever baked. I substituted 1 c. Light brown sugar for 1 c. regular in cake..and also the same in the frosting. I used Light Buttermilk and since Presto cake flour has the salt..no addl was needed. Simply a real delicious, moist cake for a special occasion.
Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2013 by acavanaugh
But it isn't German!!! That was just the last name of the man who first baked it!!!
Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2013 by gillettcookie
every year for my boyfriend's birthday his mom makes him a german chocolate cake, his favorite. This year I made him this one... oh my goodness. Let's just say I'm glad it's a "once-a-year" treat around here!! So light and moist... I am a firm believer in that cake flour now!! :)
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2013 by joybear13
Make this every year for my husband.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2012 by svangilder
Fabulously moist and delicious! It took me longer than the recipe states to complete, but the results were amazing!
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2012 by JGommoll
Hands down, the best cake I have ever baked. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2012 by saucyraina
My mom's favorite is german chocolate, and aparently this one is a winner because I've made it for her for the last three years! It's super easy and very moist and delicious.
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