Meso's Secret Family Recipe for German Chocolate Cake: You'll Never Use Another Recipe After This!

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Recipe Below: This German Chocolate Cake is Meso Southern Delicious Style. #germanchocolatecake, #germanchocolate, #mesomakingit
MESO’S GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
- 4 eggs separated
- 2 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces German's sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup (1/2 pound) soft butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
ICING
- 2 eggs
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 ¾ stick butter
- 12 oz. flaked coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
RECIPE
Set oven to 350ºF and grease 3, 9" cake pans. Line bottoms with waxed or parchment paper.
Separate eggs. Beat egg whites with whisk attachment on high speed. Set aside.
Sift flour with baking soda and salt. Set aside
Chop chocolate and place in a medium bowl. Add boiling water and stir until melted. Cream butter with sugar. Add egg yolks one at a time until well combined.
Pour in chocolate while mixing. Add vanilla.
Add flour alternately with buttermilk, about 1/3 at a time, until combined and smooth. Fold in beaten egg whites.
Divide between pans and bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool 5 minutes in pan. Loosen edges and invert onto cooling racks. Cool completely before icing.
Make icing:
Whisk 2 eggs, milk, vanilla together in a large sauce pan until eggs are combined. Add butter and sugar and turn pot over medium heat.
Stirring constantly, bring mixture to boil. Cook about 12 minutes or until thickened and golden.
Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Spread icing between layers of cake. Traditionally the sides of the cake are not iced but left bare.
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[@MzReka]

*crying* I'm so glad I found you! You make cooking much easier for me. I'm gonna blow my family's mind with your recipes. Thank you Meso!

[@ensolicz5007]

Oh my god, I’m making this recipe for my husbands birthday.. he’s going to be so excited!

[@kiad3001]

Omg, I made this cake for my gmas birthday and it was a hit. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

[@docdoctme]

Why did you do it to me, Meso? My mouth is watering looking at this cake! As always, thanks for bringing me in your kitchen for some good good cooking 💕💕💕.

[@hlm9508]

Loved watching you prepare this masterpiece. Matter of fact, I love watching you prepare everything you make. I’ve learned some tips from you, so thank you.

[@MunchingAndChatting]

This is my husbands favorite!!! Looks Delicious!!!

[@MesoMakingIt]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Blessings.

[@lynz45]

Wow this looks incredible, thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hello and thank you for your support. Blessings

[@girlygal098]

The 27 people who down-voted this video apparently have either nut allergies or diabetes, because those heavenly clouds of egg whites she folded in were beautifully whipped perfection!

[@tammyfleming636]

This looks AMAZING! I love your style...so kind, confident, & excellent at what you do! Thank you for such detailed & up close institutional videos! Please keep them coming. Do you have a Carrot Cake recipe you could Share?

[@MesoMakingIt]

Yes I do have a carrot cake recipe. I appreciate your kind words. Thank you for your support. Blessings

[@ermaevans766]

I will take a slice.. Lol... It looks so good.. blessings.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hi Erma, my family's favorite cake. Thanks for watching. Blessings

[@May-vt6zh]

Girl “ you done put yo foot in dis one” I really enjoy watching you cook and the unique style you have for narrating! That’s entertainment as well as education. The best thing is you post the recipe as well! Love it!

[@SovereignDigital]

Looks delicious! Great sharing my friend! Have a wonderful day!

[@kayshalandry7409]

Stumbled on this by accident and I am now a fan🤤 is it the folded egg whites that add the moisture

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hi Kimbery, thanks so much for subscribing. The egg whites, butter, buttermilk, the chocolate and the coffee all add to the moistness of this cake. Thanks for watching sweetie.

[@donzellastinson4020]

Looks delicious 💖💖💖

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

This is my favorite cake wit a glass of cold milk!

[@dahenry8888]

Me too!

[@robinbarnes1946]

My my sister looks so delicious I wish I was a baker, but Iam not you took me back to my childhood when my aunt would make cakes just like that. Mom good. Happy Holidays sister and God bless🍰🍰🍰ss you real real good.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Robing thank you for watching. Blessings

[@clarenceharrison2045]

Okay thank you very much

[@redred825]

U have the best recipes I do your cakes they or a hit

[@lisacamp9795]

Love it

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[@goodgirl1152]

You definitely made that German Chocolate Cake look fabulous!!! I know that it tastes good!!! Challenging recipe too.

[@karenkrist2774]

Thank you so much for this recipe! It looks delicious! I’m going to make it for my daughter because German Chocolate Cake is her favorite. One question: do I use salted or unsalted butter? Also, your recipe states to “add hot water” to the German chocolate???

[@dhb9475]

Unsalted butter u can’t go wrong tho

[@lindap.p.1337]

This is my favorite all time any kind of food but I have not made one for 30 years because it is so much trouble. I have used the recipe on the package though, and never with coffee. Im going to try it again! Thank you for reminding me and making a great video. Yumee

[@queenthomas8612]

Your recipe mirrors mine, but what is the purpose of the 1/2 cup of hot coffee, you never mention it in the instruction section....Please advise!

[@abhisahni7880]

I discovered your channel by chance by looking at pie videos and I have just been blessed to see your process. The vibe is so positive and you have a great and funny way of explaining things. If I were to trust anyone's cooking advice, it's someone like YOU! love from canada

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hello Abhi, thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate your comment. Thank you for watching and be blessed.

[@nataschadow7891]

This is my favorite cake and this recipe is spot on. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@moonlitbalcony2861]

Hi meso I love your channel so much. The background music along with the sound of your voice is perfect. Please don't ever change. German chocolate cake was one of my grandmother's favorite! Tfs ❤

[@MesoMakingIt]

Thank you for your kind words and support. Be blessed.

[@MzReka]

She really does have a nice voice. Her videos don't leave me upset and confused like other cooks do.

[@preese100]

I will be utilizing this recipe this recipe for Thanksgiving.

[@girlygal098]

The brewed coffee is an integral part of this incredible recipe. I love the deepness and richness it brings to the cake.

[@teehud313]

Hope your right! This will be the first time I try coffee.

[@carasalter7300]

Delicious looking cake.. this is my favorite of all

[@MesoMakingIt]

Thanks Cara and blessings

[@JY-es1et]

Before I forget, Do you have a recipe for a Fresh Apple Cake or any kund of Appke cake? I always get so excited when a notification pops up on my phone for a new video from you. My #1 cooking channel and when I make them, I ALWAYS share on my FB and I try to make all your recipes. You explain every step so easily. This is another beaut and I'm making it for my husband due to it being his favorite if all cakes. Thank you so much. Sending much love from my home to yours. God Bless!!

[@calvinstaley0123]

Yummy! 😋

[@sotiredoverit4590]

Meso Can we get a 3 layer Caramel Cake

[@jayjanuary4357]

I'm judging on presentation looks delecious.

[@denisebowden4868]

You bring tears to my eyes thinking about my mom she gone on to Glory but wow that bring back his memory thanks for sharing have a lovely day I enjoy your cooking.❤💋👌🏿👍🏿🙏🏿

[@HellaGood]

You should be on The Food Network. For real. Your voice is just as perfect as your recipes.

[@tennesseegirl1215]

Oh that looks so good dear lady, thank you for sharing. I need to try all my years of baking, never made German chocolate cake. Blessings

[@MesoMakingIt]

You should try for the holidays ...... so good. Hello and thank you for your support. Blessings

[@dreedreeone]

Thank you. It looks delicious I'm definitely going to make it.

[@dbarnes66]

OMG!! I can't wait to make this cake. If this wasn't Christmas day, I would go get the ingredients needed. And you use whole eggs in the coconut pecan icing. No more wasting eggs whites. I'm so excited about baking this cake. I will definitely give an update after I bake this delicious looking cake. God bless you!!

[@dbarnes66]

I've made this pecan coconut icing twice with whole eggs. It taste no different than the icing I've made with only the yokes. Thanks again for sharing. May God continue bless you!

[@MesoMakingIt]

Thanks for letting me know Darlene. Be blessed.

[@chachab9239]

Lady... This has to be tasty😋 I will do a trial run in hopes of also preparing it for Christmas Holidays... Thanks for sharing dear...ooo so decadent! 😛

[@MesoMakingIt]

Char it is really delicious and you used the right word "decadent." It is not hard at all, just remember to melt and cool your chocolate and beat your egg whites first. Please come back and let me know how yours turns out. Thanks for watching.

[@debbiewright5656]

This cake looks so delicious! I’m going to make one for my sister really soon. Is the coconut that you used sweetened or unsweetened?

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hey Debbie, I think I used unsweetened but it actually doesn't matter. Either one will work. Thanks for watching and be blessed.

[@kerrycopes3059]

Thank you you just earned yourself a new sub🤓 Making one for the first time this Thanksgiving...I’m hopeful mines will come out fine👍🏾

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hello Kerry and thanks for watching and subscribing. Be blessed.

[@kerrycopes3059]

Meso Making It I followed your recipe and well... the results did not disappoint🤓

[@donalddavis6689]

Nice German, Chocolate Cake!! Looks Good.

[@ieshagray3390]

I can't wait to make this. It looks so good. Thank you for sharing your recipe. God bless.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Iesha, remember to melt and cool your chocolate and beat your egg whites first. Come back and let me know how yours turns out. Blessings

[@TweetyTweets]

Loving all your videos, making your peanut brittle tonight. Im learning so much from you TODAY I say Thank You 🤗

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hello TT, and thank you for your support. Blessings

[@yakimamarshall4812]

Hello, this cake looks so good. Giving it a try for Thanksgiving this year. Are you using salted or unsalted butter? Also, can I use espresso?

[@dhb9475]

This is so amazing but for some reason it only made two layer

[@MesoMakingIt]

hmmmmm can't imagine why. It makes a large cake. If you try again please let me know how it turns out that time. Blessings.

[@dhb9475]

@@MesoMakingIt thank you and I will.

[@joanjoan28honey]

Omg.. Yessss girl that cake looks so moist and I know it tasted so good.

[@shienebarnes2484]

Meso... I need a recipe for a coconut pineapple cake. Help a sista out please. The Easter bunny is coming to my house for cake chile.

[@MesoMakingIt]

I will try to get it up within the next 2 weeks if I can, Shiene. Thanks for watching and be blessed.

[@PbwWllms-md2vu]

Looks good, I never used coffee

[@MrStanley39]

I can fight you thru youtube........damn it looks great.You did the thing meso.

[@CJReed-qd8xk]

YUM! My favorite cake ever! No fancy bought Birthday Cakes for me, as this is my Birthday Cake!🎂

[@pdig2963]

I love when you said beat it like it knows something 🤣🤣🤣

[@MesoMakingIt]

hahaha that is funny too. I actually said, "beat it like it stole something." Either way a good laugh does the soul good. Blessings

[@bonniebaker8527]

Oh wow! You’re good at this! (subscribed)

[@MesoMakingIt]

Welcome and Thanks for subscribing!

[@rashidalyles1428]

she got quiet !!!!

[@TM-rv5ke]

A slice of German Chocolate Cake is sooo good with a cup of coffee! Yum

[@MesoMakingIt]

You're after my own heart! Yum!!! Blessings for 2023 sweetheart.

[@pamelaward4387]

love all of yr recipes and I will try this soon, you make them all seem so easy, thank you again 😊

[@MesoMakingIt]

Pamela, thank you so much. You have just described my intent. Blessings have a wonderful holiday season.

[@albarodriguez1297]

Thank you so much for sharing! I just subscribe!

[@RLB759]

I would be happy to be your personal “taster”! That cake looks divine!

[@JordeeJordan]

This is truly a German Chocolate Cake🙌🏽🙌🏽💕💕💕💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@dahriyannoshalet9579]

Beat this guy , LIKE HE STOLE SOMETHING😂😂😂 U R DEFINITELY MAKING ME MISS MY MOM, SEEING U BAKE ! I GUESS I'LL BE MAKING A TRIP TO SEE MOM AND EAT UP EVERYTHING IN MY MOM'S KITCHEN SOON😂😂

[@ysmiley113]

Recipe???

[@MesoMakingIt]

Ylonda, recipe is in description. Thanks for watching.

[@judithegrant5426]

Looks mighty good. Will try it near the holidays

[@Liz-lz6jn]

I have seen a few people make this cake, but your cake remind me of my mother-in-law's cake moist and delicious I will be baking one thank you for sharing.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Let me know how it turns out Liz. Thanks for watching and blessings.

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Thank you 🙏🏾 for sharing. I’m new to your channel God bless you and your family

[@MesoMakingIt]

Welcome! Hey QFTS this cake is totally delish. Blessings to you and yours.

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[@evelynjones975]

Looks yummy

[@selinapaschall8651]

Oh my

[@suburbiajones2268]

Mmm

[@MQWTY]

How long and what temp do u toast the pecans? ( looked it up online) Looks great . I made this cake and it’s fabulous. Thank you. It’s ok to eat cake Lisa!😋

[@ellendelights]

Pass me a slice please my Sister, love the addition of Coffee!!!

[@MesoMakingIt]

lol, Hello and thank you for your support. Blessings

[@BengiAndSnuggles]

You are a great cook!

[@bridgetpotts9762]

German chocolate cake is on like my favorite cake and yours looks so delicious

[@deborahlockette8087]

Never made this with the coffee. I'll have to try making it this way. Thanks!!😊

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hey Deborah, actually the cake can easily be made without the coffee but the coffee makes it so much better. Coffee amps up the flavor of chocolate and makes it so much more full and rich in taste. This cake is not overly sweet but rather smooth. Please don't leave out the coffee if at all possible though. Thanks for watching and be blessed.

[@sharonbanks7015]

How much coffee do you add to your mixture?

[@deborahwhite3432]

I just saw this recipe. I will make it, soon. Chocolate is my weakness. Much love! Blessings!🙏🏼💕❤️

[@clarenceharrison2045]

I made this cake for my family and it was falling apart easily and also it it was said that it taste like a box cake.what did I do wrong please kindly reply thank you for being helpful

[@MesoMakingIt]

Oh my Clarence, in all my years I have never heard of a scratch cake with fresh ingredients tasting like a box cake. hmmmmmm???? I'm afraid I don't really know what to tell you. Were the family members big jokers? Maybe the cake was so good they didn't believe you made it from scratch yourself. What did the cake taste like to you? I'm baffled hun. Wish I could help more. Blessings

[@chocolate5797]

Very pretty thank you

[@MesoMakingIt]

Thank you for watching, Visions. Blessings

[@kedialacy3439]

Can you please do a strawberry cake

[@reggiebrown6493]

One of my favorite to make

[@gmsunshine531]

Looks good!

[@bridgetpotts9762]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@MesoMakingIt]

Thanks Bridget

[@clarenceharrison2045]

I feel that the cook good but not box cake at all...thanks for replying and commenting

[@EngelinZivilBO]

Me as a German : "What da fruitcake is this for an abomination?" Edit: im sure it taste awsome, no doubt

[@tinaturnerforpresident5918]

Looks good Meso. One of my favorite desserts.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Blessings.

[@layahbrimmer4553]

What kind of coffee is used?

[@MesoMakingIt]

Layah, I use decaf because that's all I drink but the best answer is whatever coffee you drink is good. Thanks for watching.

[@msfox372]

Looks so most. I love German Chocolate Cake. My favorite is Spice Cake which doesn't get enough love. We would love to see your Christmas dinner spread if your cooking for your family this year. I really hope so. So many blessimg to you & your family.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Ms Fox thank you for your kind words. A spice cake is very good no wonder it's your favorite. I will consider video taping my Christmas dinner. Thank you for watching.

[@streisandpatterson5572]

Good afternoon Meso! I used your recipe this past weekend and it was simply delicious and very moist! Needless to say, there was none left over!! Definitely a huge hit! ♥️

[@MesoMakingIt]

Wonderful!

[@tofapolamalu-gantt2747]

I've made this cake for my family and friends, and it's been a great hit.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know.

[@eyvonnegalloway1658]

How do you correct the icing if it’s too runny.

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hey Eyvonne, you can add more coconut to tighten it up babes. Thanks for watching .... Happy New Year and many blessings.

[@dexternoble7534]

Girlllll i made this cake last week...lets just say...i have a ring on my finger.my man ate 3 slices in one day!!!if i knew i can trap a man with a cake!!!i would have made one 10 yrs ago!

[@MesoMakingIt]

Oooooow Dexter, that's what I'm talking about. The kind of comment I adore. Thanks for watching be blessed.

[@sharongrier8596]

Hi Meso, you made the recipe look so easy to make. It look so delicious. I will attempt to make it look as great as yours lol. Tfs Ms Sharon

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hey Sharon, how did yours turn out?

[@called2nextlevel472]

Making this tonight for me son's birthday. Thank you for sharing:)

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hope you enjoy

[@called2nextlevel472]

@@MesoMakingIt The cake tasted awesome!!!!!!!!! I just need some tips on how to remove it from the pans without crumbling.

[@hs-qk9qf]

Can I make this w/o the coffee? I don't like the way it tastes.

[@MadameGina-j3o]

Whats the secret ingredient, please? I missed it.

[@carmenstreeter3236]

i love german chocolate cake , and this is the best german chocolate cake i have ever seen in my life i mean good lord ! can't wait to try your recipe thanks for showing us how to make this recipe !!!!!!!

[@MesoMakingIt]

hey Carmen, it is a show stopper. When you try it let me know how you like it, take a picture and upload it to my Facebook channel so that I can see how you did. Thanks for watching and be blessed.

[@reginaldsmith7897]

👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿 where have you been..👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿

[@MesoMakingIt]

Hello Reginald, I have been away attending personal family matters that required that i get more rest. But I'm rested and happy to be back now. Thanks for watching.

[@TheTmm1114]

"TOO" much work GURL but it looks delicious 😅

[@MesoMakingIt]

lol, a little bit of work but seriously not bad. Hello and thank you for your support. Blessings

[@maxtouchet8103]

My fav of all time my grandma used to make for me but she’s been gone for quite awhile so wanna try it myself thanks so much for sharing

[@MesoMakingIt]

My pleasure 😊

[@katheliz1938]

I was confused when I moved to Germany. Bakeries didn't have German Chocolate Cake, no matter how hard I looked. It turns out the name is due to German Baking Chocolate and the cake was developed, not by Germans, but by the manufacturer of German Baking Chocolate. No matter its source, German Chocolate Cake is delicious! or lecher!, if you're German.

[@rozzy6776]

Can eggless eggs be used

[@sharonbattle8664]

I found it sweetie thanks.