Jul 17 2026
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German Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven and Pans

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cakes

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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