7.22.2012

German Chocolate Cake

Jason made this once and we just had it again for my birthday - yum! We use THIS recipe for the cake, posted here again for convenience, and the frosting is from allrecipes.com.

Chocolate Bundt Cake mom
1 chocolate fudge cake mix
1 chocolate pudding
4 eggs
¾ c water
½ c oil
2 t almond extract
1 c chocolate chips
Chopped nuts (opt)

Mix all and fold in chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 45+ mins in bundt pan. Top with frosting (when making the cake in a bundt pan, you can make less frosting for a drizzle).

German Chocolate Cake Frosting   AllRecipes.com
1 c evaporated milk
1 c sugar
3 egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
1/2 c margarine
1 t vanilla extract
1 c chopped pecans
1 c flaked coconut

In a large saucepan combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine and vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut. Spread on cake while still warm. Prep: 15min, Cook: 15min, Ready in: 30min