German Sweet Chocolate Cake
German Sweet Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
1 pkg. (4oz) German Sweet chocolate
½ c. water
2 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
¼ t. salt
1 c. (2 sticks butter)
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 t. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
Instructions
Grease a 9×13’ pan or (3) 9” round pans.
Microwave chocolate and water in large microwavable bowl on high 1-1 ½ minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stir until chocolate is melted.
Mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.
Beat egg whites in another large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into batter. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.