I’m sad that I have not seen anything from this channel before until about a week ago. The way that you make your videos and your willingness to show your mistakes is brilliant I love it
I love how he doesn’t have to do a separate bloopers reel. He just leaves everything in his videos. Makes me feel ok when I occasionally drop an egg on my foot. 😁
Made this for my mother’s birthday every year! Your changes adding the extra chocolate and coffee(!!!) puts it over the top! How I wish mom was still here so I could make it for her! It will be made in her honor! Thank you! What a terrific baker!
This is not quite traditional they use a darker chocolate cake. I loved America’s Test Kitchen recipe, as well. leitesculinaria.com/2974/recipes-german-chocolate-cake.html
I have been making German chocolate cake for many years, I've tried many recipes. Honestly my search is over. This is the best one I've ever made. The doing the eggs separately is a game changer
I've been making this very special cake for almost 20 years! I ALWAYS make the frosting first, to add the wonderful aroma to my house as I make the batter. This gives the frosting a chance to cool down. I make this cake by request from friends who brag about it. I am known as "German Chocolate Cake" Jeff. Yes I am proud of my work! You've done well also!
@@alondracarreno1376 did you make it for him? I am here for the same reason! It is my boyfriends fav cake and I am making it for his birthday is next week
I love love love your style of videos! I especially like that you don't hide when you spill a little or think something through later, it really is confidence building to know that I don't have to get it perfect everytime to get delicious results!
I made this and delicious!!!! So light and fluffy! Also, I didnt have evaporated milk so I used heavy whipping cream and it was a great substitute. The cake was a hit!
I'm so glad you made this! It was the cake I requested every year for my bday. My Mom made it so many times she didn't measure anything or have a recipe. I would ask her how much of flour, etc. and she would always say 'Put in 'til you think' lol She passed away recently so this means a lot. Thank you!💕💖💕
I just discovered your channel last month and I am delighted to be catching up on all your videos. I am so happy to see a person cooking things and leaving all the spills and messes as they happen. I appreciate you being so genuine and vulnerable there. I swear it makes me feel so much better about myself in the kitchen knowing you turn out all this gorgeous food and sometimes made a mess or a mistake to get there. Thank you so much!
This was the exact recipe my Nana gave to my mom when she married my dad and said, "This is what he gets on his birthday." Cut to my birthday cakes years later and this is always what I wanted too. It's our "standard" birthday cake and always gets a "wow" from anyone who hasn't had it before. Thanks for sharing what has (felt like) a special secret baking recipe that I always wanted to share with the world.
I will try your recipe. I have loved this cake since I was a kid in the 1960s. My mother used to make it for my dad on his birthday and sometimes on Father's Day. Its the gooey coconut and almond filling I love the best. Sometimes my mother would frost the outside with a rich fudge like frosting. Roses deli in Portland, Oregon used to make a four layer cake at their restaurant. Now some other bakery makes it and its not as good. When I make my version I toast the coconut a bit to give it a different taste and texture. While I was watching you stir in the pecans and coconut I remember a cookie from my childhood that I haven't had in a long time. Its called a no-bake chocolate cookie with coconut and peanut butter. They are easy to make. You start off with a lot of white sugar and a bit of water to make a sugar syrup and then you take the sugar syrup off the heat and add milk, peanut butter, coconut (or nuts) and spoon it on to wax paper. The key is work quickly so the cookies mixture doesn't firm up. The other important thing is that the sugar syrup needs to boil for exactly 1 minute so you don't have a granular taste to it and that the cookie will set up properly. My mother found the recipe in some magazine back in the 1950s. Give it a try!
I just made this for my husband and I have never liked German chocolate cake but THIS!? I fell in love. First off I used my cheaper cake pans ( because I had three of them) and I spooned the thick batter so that edges were rounded up and every layer came out perfect. Very much like red velvet cake! I was AMAZED!!! I only used one batch of frosting ( Wich was not as thick as yours) but came out WONDERFULLY. Had more than enough frosting! This cake! Took the CAKE! LOL😁🙏😁💜💜💜💜🧡🧡🧡🧡💜🥰I've told you before and I will tell you again, I come to you because you tell everything!!!! and so the recipe is dependable.
Best German chocolate cake ever doesn’t begin to describe this cake. I made it for my husband’s birthday cake in December and he is still raving about it. So moist and the icing really is amazing. Thank you so much for this recipe. It’s a keeper
I was asked to make several mini desserts for an engagement party (which ended up being a wedding). I decided to make mini cupcakes with this recipe. This was my first time making German chocolate cake, but thanks to your recipe and video, they came out amazing! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!
LOL If you never have German Chocolate Cake Where has you being? Your tutorials and recipes are amazing, but your personality makes it shine even more.
You make me so happy! I made your carrot cake with my mother and it was heavenly and we were so proud. You make your videos so pleasant and a joy to follow!
I made this cake for my father’s birthday yesterday and it was absolutely delicious. The coconut-pecan frosting is so yummy; I almost didn’t put it on the cake and eat it by the spoonful...lol German Chocolate cake is his favorite and I will be making like this for now on, thank you!
I love him so much! I love the way he explains everything! Because I'm teaching myself how to bake and him telling me everything is essential for me to learn and some videos I've watched don't explain their tricks and leave out steps.. I first found him when looking up how to make flat cakes! Which I tried out the tin foil and paper towel technique and it REALLY WORKS! and explaining why it works makes so much more sense now.. I just wish I could meet him in person and do a cake together so I can have first hand experience with a real pro!
Hahaha I died at your sigh when the coffee got all over the counter. I felt that in my soul 😂 I can never pour things from measuring cups even without half of it running down the side and on the counter lol.
Brycie Cook The solution for this actually is pretty easy, just pour the liquid more forcefully or “confidently” because it breaks its surface tension and therefore; no liquid running down your cup :)
Brycie Cook The solution for this actually is pretty easy, just pour the liquid more forcefully or “confidently” because it breaks the its surface tension and therefore; no liquid running down your cup :)
This cake is freakishly delicious! Just as John said. The frosting? OMG! This cake recipe moves up to my number 2 spot... John's lemon cake is still the reigning champion!! BAKE THIS CAKE!!!
"and by would i mean i did, several times." 😂 Thank goodness I'm not the only one eating half of my batter raw. But it's just "trying" it, you know, making sure it tastes right.
I’m a baker and I spent an afternoon making this fabulous cake. It was so worth the time and effort. I used the strips for the first time and my layers sunk in the middle, but because I live in a high altitude, that sometimes happens. My mom said it was one of the best cakes she had ever had. Not the best German chocolate cake she ever had, but one of the BEST cakes she ever tasted. I left it on the counter in my cake dome and for the short time it stayed there, each slice was just as moist as the first day I made it. Delicious!!
I made this for my husband's birthday and added a German Chocolate Buttercream Frosting... he said it was the best cake I've ever made! WINNING! And thank you for breaking the steps down for the occasional baker. You made it so easy to follow along. 🎂💗
I have to tell you, I made this cake over the weekend for my husband's 58th birthday and it got RAVE reviews! Thank you for the recipe! You are the BEST. (you are so great to watch...love your personality!) :)
Thank you so much for this recipe. For the last ten years, my father-in-law always had German’s Chocolate Cake for his birthday. I have a dairy allergy, so I was never able to have it. I came across your video and decided to check German’s Baker’s Chocolate. I saw it was dairy free!!!! So I tweaked your recipe to be completely vegan, and OMG!!!! This is the best thing I’ve ever made. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
I made this the other day. I've never had German chocolate cake. I've never made German chocolate cake. But the people I gave it to said it was the best cake they've ever had. Well done, sir! Thank you for the stellar recipe!
ive never heard of this cake before (not sure if its common in australia) I made it for my bf who has a sweet tooth and he nearly ate the whole thing. the video and online recipe were really easy to follow! thanks for the recipe 💘
I hate that German Chocolate Cake___ not one of my favorites ever.... You have to try it for yourself ___you might like it... I make a white cake with root beer frosting__ and serve it with vanilla ice cream.... "TASTE" LIKE A ROOT BEER FLOAT 👍🎇🎆💕 Its alway a HIT AT A DINNER PARTY...or even a Back Yard Bar-B-Q Whats Great About This Cake___ IT'S ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO EVERYONE...👍 Im going to make it a three layers sm round cakes like jon does... San Dimas, California🇺🇸
It's an American cake, the chocolate used in the cake was developed by an American man, Samuel German. The recipe for the cake was developed by a Mrs. George Clay (ahhhh, the patriarchy) in 1957.
Cecilia Glanville LOL...It not the Patriarchy. Bakers Chocolate wanted the recipe to promote their product German’s chocolate. It was all about selling the chocolate. PS - The frosting is the best part of the cake.
I love u preppy kitchen. I have to make a German chocolate cake for my moms birthday this week. Thanks for the laugh….”it’s NEVER a bad idea to double this recipe…….” U always have me cracking up in your videos….I bet the coconut frosting is so good..i never had it homemade before cant wait to try your recipe!
My grandma made this cake often. She followed the recipe on the inside of the Bakers German Chocolate wrapping. I’ve never tried one, but I feel inspired!
my almost 5 year old daughter and I LOVE your tutorials especially this one! she literally tried to grab the cake from the computer screen. years ago in 2000 I was a waitress at Jean Georges and I waited on John Travolta - he asked me to grab Johnny Iuzzini from the pastry and ask him to come up - John T was in town and staying at the Trump International for a week for Quantus Airlines he actually flew a plane to NY - anyways - he told Johhny I that German Chocolate cake was his favorite and asked him to make one - which of course he did:) if you happen to run into John Travolta just know this is his favorite cake:) thanks again for all of your great work - you are SO gifted! grateful for these tutorials during the shelter in place as I am homeschooling.
Great! And you used the baking strips! ( I always use them. I bought them after watching your show) LOL about the egg whites omlet. Black Forest cake next?
If I had to guess, I think the twins have been keeping the household from getting a good night's sleep. Nevertheless, this is a great video and looks like a really great cake. Thank you again for spending the time it takes to make these videos. It's SO helpful when I try to do this on my own. I feel like John is the angel on my shoulder when I'm baking.
man i'm glad i came across your channel as i love german chocolate cake because of my grandmother she was an excellent cookwho put so much love into her meals. i never knew that german chocolate was a person until i came to your channel. sir I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I FOLLOW ALL OF YOUR RECEIPES. I THINK THAT YOU'RE SUCH A TALENTED CHEF.
@@preethathampy7240 it finished baking 15 minutes ago and the cake is as flat as it can be 😍 still in the tin though, but the edges lifted themselves from the tin and the cake surface feels very soft and springy. But I have to say for the batter I didn't use the recipe from Preppykitchen.
Love this guy. Reminds me of son-in-law. Don't have all that fancy equipment and do the recipes by hand, but all have turned out. So enjoy sense of humor. Working today on 'poppa's birthday' cake.
I love your videos, just finished watching 4 or 5 of them to get good baking tips. I love that you don't completely cut out your mishaps, its what we all do! Your directions are clear and concise. Took notes and will be trying some of your recipes soon. I look forward to looking at more from you!!!!!
This looks fantastic! Thank you so much for the recipe. And my heartfelt gratitude for mentioning that German Chocolate Cake is not from Germany! Common misconception.
@@PreppyKitchen only by Americans. Germans have literally never heard of it. I mean it contains pecans. Pecans are native to North America. They are so expensive here and hard to find. I will definitely need to make a German Chocolate Cake on my channel at some point. Just for clarity's sake. 😁
Holy cow, I don’t think I’ll ever make German chocolate cake any other way after finding this recipe! This is amazing, I couldn’t find the Baker’s German’s sweet chocolate so I subbed it with ghirardelli semisweet chocolate bar. This really is the perfect German chocolate cake recipe. 🖤
I made this cake yesterday and the frosting was yumm... I added 1 cup of sweetened and 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut... But the frosting wasn't too sweet... thank u for the recipe...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Now, another request. I need 'Preppy Merch'. Coffee mug, apron and a few 'Preppy Tools'. That would separate you from the other channels.
This is my Dad's favorite cake. I will have to try your recipe this year for Father's Day and his Birthday. I love watching you because you are just a happy non professional like the majority of us and are just like me, a bit messy when cooking. Thank you for being real!
Fond memories growing up in the early 70s with my mom during the holidays... She used to make literally dozens and dozens of 3 layer german chocolate cakes to give away as Christmas gifts... I think she turned out about 75 or more each holiday season... she gave our Thermador double ovens a massive work out! xoxo Randolph
My husband and I have been married 38 yrs., we were exact polar opposite, except for one thing. Both of our favorite foods is german chocolate cake, its not just for dessert, we believe german chocolate cake is in a food group all by itself to be eaten any time of the day. We use his mothers frosting recipe, a lot like yours, but I have never made home made cake, which I am going to try to make yours. My husbands family like plain chocolate frosting all around the outside edge but that makes it to sweet to me. Thank You, Leslie
Wow!!! All I can say is, wow!! This cake and frosting is so amazing. I just made this tonight for my family. It’s a must try for anyone wanting something delicious. This cake is not a cake with heavy chocolate. I will add to my recipes for sure. Thank you very much!! 🙏🏽
I'm german and from the thumbnail i was like "hm?". Good you explained that 😅 german cakes btw are "black forest cake" for example or "lubeck marzipan cake" or "Baumkuchen" or "Frankfurer Kranz" or, or, or... 🙂
Have you watched John's Black Forest Cake video? I'd love to know what you think. It's one of my most absolute favorite cakes in the World, however I'm certain that I've only had the 'American' version. John used Kirsche(?) and fresh cherries, whereas most "American" cakes I've had have used maraschino cherries and am doubtful about the cherry syrup. I'm now worried that I've been eating the wrong version of this cake 😂
Thank you so much!!!!... Was fantastic for birthday of my husband. Is true no is beautiful cake, but was incredible... I made it because it is his favorite and your recipe was perfect!. Thanks, Thanks and more Tanks!!!
Love your blog🥰 So enjoy making your recipes. I've bern baking a....long time, and it's never to late to teach a old lady (75) yrs young, something new! I just learned, why they call it....German cake🥰😛
“If you haven’t had German chocolate cake, where have you been?” Me: in Germany not knowing that something like “ German chocolate” even exists Also I really appreciate that you include measurements in Gramms and Milliliters as well
How many of you LOVE IT when John spills/sprays/breaks stuff, and he gets disgusted with himself!?! Hahahahaha, cracks me up every time!🤣🤣🤣♥️ How many of you expand your vocabulary after watching PreppyKitchen videos!?!👍👏💥♥️
Made this today and it was an absolute hit. The first time making (and trying) German Chocolate cake and I was in love. A hard cake to make (took a lotttt of dishes and hours) but the end result was sooo worth it. Got so many compliments from my neighbors and definitely will be making it again! Thanks for another amazing recipe!
I just baked this cake for my daughter's bday and it turned out delicious! The grocery only had semi-sweet baker's chocolate (56% cocoa) so that's what I used and the cake came out great with the perfect amount of sweetness, The cake had a light texture and not dense at all, with a nice light chocolate flavor unlike regular chocolate cake and wasn't overly sweet. The frosting is so tasty and compliments the cake perfectly. I made a simple, not too sweet chocolate buttercream to put on the sides of the cake because there wasn't enough coconut-pecan frosting. i would definitely rate this cake a solid 8/10. It's guaranteed to please everyone and passes the clean plate test! This cake was perfect with a nice hot cup of coffee!
Thank you for this. A story of my experiences with GC cakes: My mom used to make this and it was my younger brothers favorite. She made it 4 layers by making it in 2 pans and slicing each into 2 layers. We always go on a sibling camping weekend for his birthday in September. I tried to make one for him in my RV oven. If you don’t know anything about RV ovens..what a treat 🤔 …the most inconsistent temperature and smallest propane oven ever. Plus you have to have the RV totally level, which is a trick in itself. Second attempt was in my Breville oven (one pan at a time). Still a total flop. Now I live in a real house with a real stove with oven, but still use the Breville a lot. I will have to try this recipe and surprise him with it (if it turns out).
Omg I want that in my belly! Headed to the grocery for the ingredients!! Cake strips soaking! Baby sea turtles everywhere!! Lolol! Love your videos! 😎🌞👍🏻
I am so excited to make this authentic version. My Brother's birthday is after Thanksgiving and every year he wants a German Chocolate Cake and I still haven't found the perfect recipe. Your video inspired me to try this "original" version. By the way everyone if you go Preppy Kitchen's recipe link to print it, at the top it allows you to change the servings with a click of the button! Now I don't want that for this recipe but other's YES! that is an awesome feature. Thank you!
I grew up watching my mom make German Chocolate cakes ( and yes I’d sneak nibbles off the bar of what back then ( mid-50’s to early 60’s) was actually a bitter chocolate! ) but she would not only put a thick layer of frosting between the layers but she frosted the entire cake!! Talk about heaven 🥰😍
My husband requested german chocolate cake for his birthday and I knew you would have the recipe...you never let me down! I substituted hot chocolate for coffee and it was delish...I love the kurig hot chocolate! Thank you for the great videos!
I made this and it was really delicious! Only problem I had was the icing didn't thicken up. Idk why tho so if anyone reading this knows please tell me. It would be a great help!
The old recipe used to come out in the German chocolate cake bar and it said that when you boil the icing do it for 12 minutes and it always comes out perfect that’s what I do one of my favorite cakes to make for my husband‘s birthday
SAME! I’ve made this cake several times and it always comes out watery.. I just made it right now and boiled it for 15-20 minutes and still no thickening, I even used less evaporated milk :(
I have never commented on a TH-cam Channel but I just had to today. I've been watching you for years and I adore you! You are so calming, authentic and real and I laugh at loud evey time I watch one of your videos. Please don't ever change! And...the cake looks so amazing! As usual! Looking forward to many more videos to come 👍
I thought you might enjoy to know that the first German Chocolate Cake recipe was actually printed in 1957. I’m old enough to remember what what a big deal it was, almost a fad.
I baked this cake for my babies’ dedication and it was a hit! Everyone was raving about it. I used gluten-free flour and no one could tell it was a gluten-free cake. Used evaporated milk and sour cream instead of buttermilk. And used chopped toasted hazelnuts in place of pecans… It is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever made! Thank you!
16:42 "kinetic energy, things you don't care about" Umm my chemistry teacher would disagree... Actually later on he actually teaches about rate of change etc... why doesn't my chemistry teacher uses this method to tech and let us have the cake at the end of the class
I was today years old when I learned German was a person...
@@PreppyKitchen GOOD! The world needs to know.
Same
Jonathan Fraga same!!! 🤣🤷🏻♀️
30 lol
Same!!!!
I’m sad that I have not seen anything from this channel before until about a week ago. The way that you make your videos and your willingness to show your mistakes is brilliant I love it
Yep, he's the best!
Love your videos 😍 and your mistakes.
My favorite cake of all time!!! Joy joy joy down in my heart!!🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍮🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰🍮🍮🍮🍮🍮🍮🍮🍮🍮
He did a video with a cake fell apart and I said the same thing too at least he's honest Loli like that comment family good one 👍
Wade Brost - Agreed. He shows his human side. Everything isn’t always perfect.
I love how he doesn’t have to do a separate bloopers reel. He just leaves everything in his videos. Makes me feel ok when I occasionally drop an egg on my foot. 😁
Oh no! Are your feet okay?
Lailat a luminous night 👍🏻😊
😲When it's helpful if you have a dog...🤫😁
@@CatsPajamas23 unless you have a spoiled rotten dog who thinks she is human and won't eat anything off the floor. Lol
@@mirandacouey9456 lol
Made this for my mother’s birthday every year! Your changes adding the extra chocolate and coffee(!!!) puts it over the top! How I wish mom was still here so I could make it for her! It will be made in her honor! Thank you! What a terrific baker!
This is not quite traditional they use a darker chocolate cake. I loved America’s Test Kitchen recipe, as well. leitesculinaria.com/2974/recipes-german-chocolate-cake.html
Sending love
...sending memories...my Mom would make this cake also....so good....💓❤️💕💔
I have been making German chocolate cake for many years, I've tried many recipes. Honestly my search is over. This is the best one I've ever made. The doing the eggs separately is a game changer
He is the Bob Ross of baking, tbh.
He really is lol..
Chef John?
@@theblackhorse7821 no
you are right. I cannot stop watching him!
Omg I know right
I've been making this very special cake for almost 20 years! I ALWAYS make the frosting first, to add the wonderful aroma to my house as I make the batter. This gives the frosting a chance to cool down. I make this cake by request from friends who brag about it. I am known as "German Chocolate Cake" Jeff. Yes I am proud of my work! You've done well also!
You should post a recipe
do you follow this recipe or have your own? this is my boyfriend’s favorite cake and i’m trying to learn how to make one for his birthday next month 😊
@@alondracarreno1376 did you make it for him? I am here for the same reason! It is my boyfriends fav cake and I am making it for his birthday is next week
I love love love your style of videos! I especially like that you don't hide when you spill a little or think something through later, it really is confidence building to know that I don't have to get it perfect everytime to get delicious results!
I agree! It's super nice to know that seasoned chefs spill a little / make mistakes too! I hope to see this blooper video. You're funny as is!
I soon enjoy your baking "style". It is a pleasure to watch!! Thank you!
Yes, this channel reminds me of how to cook that 💖
#protectyoutubebaking
#bringdowncontentfarms
I made this and delicious!!!! So light and fluffy! Also, I didnt have evaporated milk so I used heavy whipping cream and it was a great substitute. The cake was a hit!
I'm so glad you made this! It was the cake I requested every year for my bday. My Mom made it so many times she didn't measure anything or have a recipe. I would ask her how much of flour, etc. and she would always say 'Put in 'til you think' lol She passed away recently so this means a lot. Thank you!💕💖💕
I just discovered your channel last month and I am delighted to be catching up on all your videos. I am so happy to see a person cooking things and leaving all the spills and messes as they happen. I appreciate you being so genuine and vulnerable there. I swear it makes me feel so much better about myself in the kitchen knowing you turn out all this gorgeous food and sometimes made a mess or a mistake to get there. Thank you so much!
This was the exact recipe my Nana gave to my mom when she married my dad and said, "This is what he gets on his birthday." Cut to my birthday cakes years later and this is always what I wanted too. It's our "standard" birthday cake and always gets a "wow" from anyone who hasn't had it before. Thanks for sharing what has (felt like) a special secret baking recipe that I always wanted to share with the world.
I like that you don't cut out the spilling, the broken eggs or other little mishaps, that makes it so much more fun and relatable. ❤
Lol. Right? The sigh when he spilled the coffee. So funny because we can all relate. 😆
I will try your recipe. I have loved this cake since I was a kid in the 1960s. My mother used to make it for my dad on his birthday and sometimes on Father's Day. Its the gooey coconut and almond filling I love the best. Sometimes my mother would frost the outside with a rich fudge like frosting. Roses deli in Portland, Oregon used to make a four layer cake at their restaurant. Now some other bakery makes it and its not as good. When I make my version I toast the coconut a bit to give it a different taste and texture.
While I was watching you stir in the pecans and coconut I remember a cookie from my childhood that I haven't had in a long time. Its called a no-bake chocolate cookie with coconut and peanut butter. They are easy to make. You start off with a lot of white sugar and a bit of water to make a sugar syrup and then you take the sugar syrup off the heat and add milk, peanut butter, coconut (or nuts) and spoon it on to wax paper. The key is work quickly so the cookies mixture doesn't firm up. The other important thing is that the sugar syrup needs to boil for exactly 1 minute so you don't have a granular taste to it and that the cookie will set up properly. My mother found the recipe in some magazine back in the 1950s. Give it a try!
I just made this for my husband and I have never liked German chocolate cake but THIS!? I fell in love. First off I used my cheaper cake pans ( because I had three of them) and I spooned the thick batter so that edges were rounded up and every layer came out perfect. Very much like red velvet cake! I was AMAZED!!! I only used one batch of frosting ( Wich was not as thick as yours) but came out WONDERFULLY. Had more than enough frosting! This cake! Took the CAKE! LOL😁🙏😁💜💜💜💜🧡🧡🧡🧡💜🥰I've told you before and I will tell you again, I come to you because you tell everything!!!! and so the recipe is dependable.
Update: i Made it!
Omg!!!! Taste so good my new favorite cake thank you so much Sir best baking instructor ever😊😊😊
Best German chocolate cake ever doesn’t begin to describe this cake. I made it for my husband’s birthday cake in December and he is still raving about it. So moist and the icing really is amazing. Thank you so much for this recipe. It’s a keeper
I was asked to make several mini desserts for an engagement party (which ended up being a wedding). I decided to make mini cupcakes with this recipe. This was my first time making German chocolate cake, but thanks to your recipe and video, they came out amazing! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!
How was the test?
LOL If you never have German Chocolate Cake Where has you being? Your tutorials and recipes are amazing, but your personality makes it shine even more.
You make me so happy! I made your carrot cake with my mother and it was heavenly and we were so proud. You make your videos so pleasant and a joy to follow!
As an okay cook I struggled with this recipe so much but the end result was so worth it. Not doing it again any time soon, but I enjoyed it so much
"If you never had German chocolate cake, where have you been?" Germany.
Barbados......😕
True words 🤣 never even heard of that
Why is this true xD
I live in America so apparently I've been under a rock 🤣
@@xXGreyageXx 😂😂😁
I made this cake for my father’s birthday yesterday and it was absolutely delicious. The coconut-pecan frosting is so yummy; I almost didn’t put it on the cake and eat it by the spoonful...lol German Chocolate cake is his favorite and I will be making like this for now on, thank you!
Hack: If you run out of parchment paper, coffee filters fit perfectly in 8 inch pans
coffee filters aren't designed to go in the oven - their porous structures also aren't waxed coated - bad idea.
@@ShadowPoet it's just an alternative in case you run out of parchment paper one day. I've done it many times with no problems
Do you prepare the filters in any way?
@@DavidBrowningBYD I butter the pan as usual then place a filter. Then I butter the pan again on top of the filter before pouring the batter
Lenisha T - Thanks for the tip!
I love him so much! I love the way he explains everything! Because I'm teaching myself how to bake and him telling me everything is essential for me to learn and some videos I've watched don't explain their tricks and leave out steps.. I first found him when looking up how to make flat cakes! Which I tried out the tin foil and paper towel technique and it REALLY WORKS! and explaining why it works makes so much more sense now.. I just wish I could meet him in person and do a cake together so I can have first hand experience with a real pro!
Hahaha I died at your sigh when the coffee got all over the counter. I felt that in my soul 😂 I can never pour things from measuring cups even without half of it running down the side and on the counter lol.
Brycie Cook The solution for this actually is pretty easy, just pour the liquid more forcefully or “confidently” because it breaks its surface tension and therefore; no liquid running down your cup :)
Brycie Cook The solution for this actually is pretty easy, just pour the liquid more forcefully or “confidently” because it breaks the its surface tension and therefore; no liquid running down your cup :)
This cake is freakishly delicious! Just as John said. The frosting? OMG! This cake recipe moves up to my number 2 spot... John's lemon cake is still the reigning champion!! BAKE THIS CAKE!!!
What's the lemon cake recipe?
"and by would i mean i did, several times." 😂 Thank goodness I'm not the only one eating half of my batter raw. But it's just "trying" it, you know, making sure it tastes right.
It's all about the quality control 😂.
Exactly! 😁
I’m a baker and I spent an afternoon making this fabulous cake. It was so worth the time and effort. I used the strips for the first time and my layers sunk in the middle, but because I live in a high altitude, that sometimes happens. My mom said it was one of the best cakes she had ever had. Not the best German chocolate cake she ever had, but one of the BEST cakes she ever tasted. I left it on the counter in my cake dome and for the short time it stayed there, each slice was just as moist as the first day I made it. Delicious!!
10:16 the meringue looks like a swan WHY ARE YOU SO MAGICAL
Whoaa
That actually does wowww
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I made this for my husband's birthday and added a German Chocolate Buttercream Frosting... he said it was the best cake I've ever made! WINNING!
And thank you for breaking the steps down for the occasional baker. You made it so easy to follow along. 🎂💗
He's such a cooking nerd, I love that passion.
I have to tell you, I made this cake over the weekend for my husband's 58th birthday and it got RAVE reviews! Thank you for the recipe! You are the BEST. (you are so great to watch...love your personality!) :)
This will be my first time trying this recipe. Would it be alright to use Non-Fat Buttermilk in the cake? Will it still bake just right?
I thought you were eyeballing the flour until I saw the scale underneath😂 I was like “Wow he’s good”. But you’re still good and I’m binge watching 😂
Thank you so much for this recipe. For the last ten years, my father-in-law always had German’s Chocolate Cake for his birthday. I have a dairy allergy, so I was never able to have it. I came across your video and decided to check German’s Baker’s Chocolate. I saw it was dairy free!!!! So I tweaked your recipe to be completely vegan, and OMG!!!! This is the best thing I’ve ever made. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
still use this recipe every time I make German Chocolate Cake
The music after the turtle comment was hilarious! Well done 🐢
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Classic!
I made this the other day. I've never had German chocolate cake. I've never made German chocolate cake. But the people I gave it to said it was the best cake they've ever had. Well done, sir! Thank you for the stellar recipe!
ive never heard of this cake before (not sure if its common in australia)
I made it for my bf who has a sweet tooth and he nearly ate the whole thing.
the video and online recipe were really easy to follow!
thanks for the recipe 💘
I live in Germany and never heard of this cake either
I hate that German Chocolate Cake___ not one of my favorites ever....
You have to try it for yourself ___you might like it...
I make a white cake with root beer frosting__ and serve it with vanilla ice cream....
"TASTE" LIKE A ROOT BEER FLOAT 👍🎇🎆💕
Its alway a HIT AT A DINNER PARTY...or even a Back Yard Bar-B-Q
Whats Great About This Cake___ IT'S ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO EVERYONE...👍
Im going to make it a three layers sm round cakes like jon does...
San Dimas, California🇺🇸
Dijana Vasiljevic it’s common in NZ my mum made it for years
It's an American cake, the chocolate used in the cake was developed by an American man, Samuel German. The recipe for the cake was developed by a Mrs. George Clay (ahhhh, the patriarchy) in 1957.
Cecilia Glanville LOL...It not the Patriarchy. Bakers Chocolate wanted the recipe to promote their product German’s chocolate. It was all about selling the chocolate.
PS - The frosting is the best part of the cake.
Made this today and it's delicious. I am diabetic so I reduced the overall sugar by 3/4 cup but still came out great. Thank you.
You are so messy and have so positive attitude at the same time that you are a joy to watch. God bless you and your family!
I love u preppy kitchen. I have to make a German chocolate cake for my moms birthday this week. Thanks for the laugh….”it’s NEVER a bad idea to double this recipe…….” U always have me cracking up in your videos….I bet the coconut frosting is so good..i never had it homemade before cant wait to try your recipe!
My grandma made this cake often. She followed the recipe on the inside of the Bakers German Chocolate wrapping. I’ve never tried one, but I feel inspired!
That's the recipe I use. I have made it for many years. My favorite.
"Like those baby sea turtles... some are gonna make it"..🤣... ahhh ...I adore you
Calu Mac Alpine yessss! I died laughing when he said this lol
And then the music swells.......
Yesss 😆
I agree he is really adorable
Every time I fold batter, baby sea turtles come to mind.
my almost 5 year old daughter and I LOVE your tutorials especially this one! she literally tried to grab the cake from the computer screen. years ago in 2000 I was a waitress at Jean Georges and I waited on John Travolta - he asked me to grab Johnny Iuzzini from the pastry and ask him to come up - John T was in town and staying at the Trump International for a week for Quantus Airlines he actually flew a plane to NY - anyways - he told Johhny I that German Chocolate cake was his favorite and asked him to make one - which of course he did:) if you happen to run into John Travolta just know this is his favorite cake:) thanks again for all of your great work - you are SO gifted! grateful for these tutorials during the shelter in place as I am homeschooling.
I love watching your videos. You are very informative and you have a calming spirit. Thanks.
I love and get amused with this funny handsome chef
Great! And you used the baking strips! ( I always use them. I bought them after watching your show) LOL about the egg whites omlet. Black Forest cake next?
Me toooo! Love black forest cake! My other favorite! !
Black Forest Cake, my second favorite after German Chocolate. You're scoring major brownie points...just sayin'. 😉
One of my favorite cake
@@loriallen7651 Oh, speaking of brownies...!!!???
This was the best description and demonstration of folding I have ever seen..... the Rose's need this.
If I had to guess, I think the twins have been keeping the household from getting a good night's sleep. Nevertheless, this is a great video and looks like a really great cake. Thank you again for spending the time it takes to make these videos. It's SO helpful when I try to do this on my own. I feel like John is the angel on my shoulder when I'm baking.
I have made this and the carrot cake. Both huge hits with family. And your cook book is full of amazing recipes.
My Mom made this for my birthday every year when i was a kid. Pure ❤️
man i'm glad i came across your channel as i love german chocolate cake because of my grandmother she was an excellent cookwho put so much love into her meals. i never knew that german chocolate was a person until i came to your channel. sir I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I FOLLOW ALL OF YOUR RECEIPES. I THINK THAT YOU'RE SUCH A TALENTED CHEF.
That baking strip video was the first one i saw from your channel..and u have a fan.😊
Me too!
Me too
Me Too! My first red velvet cake is in the oven right now with a homemade baking stripe 😊
@@Fiebi95 do comment how it came out.
@@preethathampy7240 it finished baking 15 minutes ago and the cake is as flat as it can be 😍 still in the tin though, but the edges lifted themselves from the tin and the cake surface feels very soft and springy.
But I have to say for the batter I didn't use the recipe from Preppykitchen.
Love this guy. Reminds me of son-in-law. Don't have all that fancy equipment and do the recipes by hand, but all have turned out. So enjoy sense of humor. Working today on 'poppa's birthday' cake.
Germany is known for its tropical weather and coconut trees, afterall.
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Annnnd you didn't watch it b/c he says it's NOT named for Germany but for a man named German. *eyeroll*
@@JGibson512 r/whooosh
@@RaeJae3089 I'm making fun of people who think coconuts are from Germany. Maybe learn the definition of sarcasm before commenting.
I love your videos, just finished watching 4 or 5 of them to get good baking tips. I love that you don't completely cut out your mishaps, its what we all do! Your directions are clear and concise. Took notes and will be trying some of your recipes soon. I look forward to looking at more from you!!!!!
I’ve made this twice now. My family raves over this cake. Thanks for the recipe and making me look good lol
I made this for my husband's birthday. We both thought it was incredible. Thank you!!
This looks fantastic! Thank you so much for the recipe. And my heartfelt gratitude for mentioning that German Chocolate Cake is not from Germany! Common misconception.
@@PreppyKitchen only by Americans. Germans have literally never heard of it. I mean it contains pecans. Pecans are native to North America. They are so expensive here and hard to find. I will definitely need to make a German Chocolate Cake on my channel at some point. Just for clarity's sake. 😁
Ive seen it for sale in bakeries in germany, so i assumed it really was named after the country. Guess i was wrong.
john is my favorite in the would he explains everything so perfect plus he teaches so mush tricks .he is a blessing thank you so much john
Holy cow, I don’t think I’ll ever make German chocolate cake any other way after finding this recipe! This is amazing, I couldn’t find the Baker’s German’s sweet chocolate so I subbed it with ghirardelli semisweet chocolate bar. This really is the perfect German chocolate cake recipe. 🖤
The German chocolate is best. Hope you can find it for next time.
I made this cake yesterday and the frosting was yumm... I added 1 cup of sweetened and 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut... But the frosting wasn't too sweet... thank u for the recipe...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Now, another request. I need 'Preppy Merch'. Coffee mug, apron and a few 'Preppy Tools'. That would separate you from the other channels.
This is my Dad's favorite cake. I will have to try your recipe this year for Father's Day and his Birthday. I love watching you because you are just a happy non professional like the majority of us and are just like me, a bit messy when cooking. Thank you for being real!
I love Baker's Joy. It is such a timesaver and it is less messy than tthe old butter and flour routine.
Fond memories growing up in the early 70s with my mom during the holidays...
She used to make literally dozens and dozens of 3 layer german chocolate cakes to give away as Christmas gifts...
I think she turned out about 75 or more each holiday season... she gave our Thermador double ovens a massive work out!
xoxo Randolph
12:00 am.. watching this video! OMG the cake looks sooooo good!!! 😋😋😋 Thanks for all your recipes 💗
My husband and I have been married 38 yrs., we were exact polar opposite, except for one thing. Both of our favorite foods is german chocolate cake, its not just for dessert, we believe german chocolate cake is in a food group all by itself to be eaten any time of the day. We use his mothers frosting recipe, a lot like yours, but I have never made home made cake, which I am going to try to make yours. My husbands family like plain chocolate frosting all around the outside edge but that makes it to sweet to me. Thank You, Leslie
"Why didn't I use melted butter???" Man, I love this guy!
Wow!!! All I can say is, wow!! This cake and frosting is so amazing. I just made this tonight for my family. It’s a must try for anyone wanting something delicious. This cake is not a cake with heavy chocolate. I will add to my recipes for sure. Thank you very much!! 🙏🏽
I'm german and from the thumbnail i was like "hm?". Good you explained that 😅 german cakes btw are "black forest cake" for example or "lubeck marzipan cake" or "Baumkuchen" or "Frankfurer Kranz" or, or, or... 🙂
Have you watched John's Black Forest Cake video? I'd love to know what you think. It's one of my most absolute favorite cakes in the World, however I'm certain that I've only had the 'American' version. John used Kirsche(?) and fresh cherries, whereas most "American" cakes I've had have used maraschino cherries and am doubtful about the cherry syrup. I'm now worried that I've been eating the wrong version of this cake 😂
Thank you so much!!!!... Was fantastic for birthday of my husband. Is true no is beautiful cake, but was incredible... I made it because it is his favorite and your recipe was perfect!. Thanks, Thanks and more Tanks!!!
I swear I could watch your videos all day!
Love your blog🥰 So enjoy making your recipes. I've bern baking a....long time, and it's never to late to teach a old lady (75) yrs young, something new!
I just learned, why they call it....German cake🥰😛
“If you haven’t had German chocolate cake, where have you been?”
Me: in Germany not knowing that something like “ German chocolate” even exists
Also I really appreciate that you include measurements in Gramms and Milliliters as well
I love how you are honest in your videos with all those fun spills and flour clouds! Never change.
How many of you LOVE IT when John spills/sprays/breaks stuff, and he gets disgusted with himself!?! Hahahahaha, cracks me up every time!🤣🤣🤣♥️ How many of you expand your vocabulary after watching PreppyKitchen videos!?!👍👏💥♥️
i enjoy your videos and i would like the recipe for the german chocolate cake so i can bake iy for a dinner i will be having
Made this today and it was an absolute hit. The first time making (and trying) German Chocolate cake and I was in love. A hard cake to make (took a lotttt of dishes and hours) but the end result was sooo worth it.
Got so many compliments from my neighbors and definitely will be making it again! Thanks for another amazing recipe!
*The editing quality really got up.*
*Keep it up*
I just baked this cake for my daughter's bday and it turned out delicious! The grocery only had semi-sweet baker's chocolate (56% cocoa) so that's what I used and the cake came out great with the perfect amount of sweetness, The cake had a light texture and not dense at all, with a nice light chocolate flavor unlike regular chocolate cake and wasn't overly sweet. The frosting is so tasty and compliments the cake perfectly. I made a simple, not too sweet chocolate buttercream to put on the sides of the cake because there wasn't enough coconut-pecan frosting. i would definitely rate this cake a solid 8/10. It's guaranteed to please everyone and passes the clean plate test! This cake was perfect with a nice hot cup of coffee!
Question: how do you stay so gorgeous eating all those pasties!!!!
Thank you for this.
A story of my experiences with GC cakes:
My mom used to make this and it was my younger brothers favorite. She made it 4 layers by making it in 2 pans and slicing each into 2 layers.
We always go on a sibling camping weekend for his birthday in September. I tried to make one for him in my RV oven. If you don’t know anything about RV ovens..what a treat 🤔 …the most inconsistent temperature and smallest propane oven ever. Plus you have to have the RV totally level, which is a trick in itself.
Second attempt was in my Breville oven (one pan at a time). Still a total flop. Now I live in a real house with a real stove with oven, but still use the Breville a lot. I will have to try this recipe and surprise him with it (if it turns out).
😭 i dont need it... I don't need it...
I NEED IT 😣
Me tooooo!!!!
I made this German Chocolate cake for my son for his birthday. It was amazing! I think I could took a bath in the batter !
Thank you so much!
It looks delicious 😋
I love anything chocolate
Omg I want that in my belly! Headed to the grocery for the ingredients!! Cake strips soaking! Baby sea turtles everywhere!! Lolol! Love your videos! 😎🌞👍🏻
I am so excited to make this authentic version. My Brother's birthday is after Thanksgiving and every year he wants a German Chocolate Cake and I still haven't found the perfect recipe. Your video inspired me to try this "original" version. By the way everyone if you go Preppy Kitchen's recipe link to print it, at the top it allows you to change the servings with a click of the button! Now I don't want that for this recipe but other's YES! that is an awesome feature. Thank you!
My favorite cake made by my favorite TH-cam chef ❤️
Thank you
I grew up watching my mom make German Chocolate cakes ( and yes I’d sneak nibbles off the bar of what back then ( mid-50’s to early 60’s) was actually a bitter chocolate! ) but she would not only put a thick layer of frosting between the layers but she frosted the entire cake!! Talk about heaven 🥰😍
"like those baby sea turtles some of them are going to make it" I cant
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😂 I laughed at that part too. It was sad, I felt bad for laughing afterwards 😩😂
Love this guy! So apparent he enjoys his baking and is so "human" about messes and errors. Real.
I never knew that German was a person. Great cake. Great video!
My husband requested german chocolate cake for his birthday and I knew you would have the recipe...you never let me down! I substituted hot chocolate for coffee and it was delish...I love the kurig hot chocolate! Thank you for the great videos!
If you ever need an additional Grandmother.... I’m available. I just adore watching you 🥣🍰
I like his straight forward approach. No pretense or theatrics.
I made this and it was really delicious! Only problem I had was the icing didn't thicken up. Idk why tho so if anyone reading this knows please tell me. It would be a great help!
The old recipe used to come out in the German chocolate cake bar and it said that when you boil the icing do it for 12 minutes and it always comes out perfect that’s what I do one of my favorite cakes to make for my husband‘s birthday
@@adeliarodriguez2270 Thanks! I'll do that next time.
SAME! I’ve made this cake several times and it always comes out watery.. I just made it right now and boiled it for 15-20 minutes and still no thickening, I even used less evaporated milk :(
I have never commented on a TH-cam Channel but I just had to today. I've been watching you for years and I adore you! You are so calming, authentic and real and I laugh at loud evey time I watch one of your videos. Please don't ever change! And...the cake looks so amazing! As usual! Looking forward to many more videos to come 👍
I thought you might enjoy to know that the first German Chocolate Cake recipe was actually printed in 1957. I’m old enough to remember what what a big deal it was, almost a fad.
I baked this cake for my babies’ dedication and it was a hit! Everyone was raving about it. I used gluten-free flour and no one could tell it was a gluten-free cake.
Used evaporated milk and sour cream instead of buttermilk. And used chopped toasted hazelnuts in place of pecans…
It is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever made! Thank you!
16:42 "kinetic energy, things you don't care about"
Umm my chemistry teacher would disagree...
Actually later on he actually teaches about rate of change etc... why doesn't my chemistry teacher uses this method to tech and let us have the cake at the end of the class
because, the cake is a lie.
I love your channel, so intelligent, elegant, and friendly. What a fun watch! I'm learning so much.