German Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
- 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
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
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.