German Chocolate Cake Squares

From: pwdcrazy

On Sep 27, 2009

I took this cake to dinner with friends. What a big hit! I pulled it out after 45 min, because it was looking like it was overbaking, only to find out it could have done with the additinoal 4 min. That's okay though, as it still was very moist and tasty, with just a bit of a browny texture. Very tasty. I will definately be making this one again!

From: Susang

On Jul 19, 2008

I followed the directions to a "T" and it was fabulous. Made it for my son's 27th birthday (German choc. cake is his favorite) and he deemed it wonderful. Certainly something for special occasions and in moderation, but oh so heavenly!

From: Caryn

On Apr 3, 2002

This isn't a cake for the calorie conscious but it is decadent. The cake is moist and flavorful, and of course, the traditional german chocolate frosting is wonderful. I liked the addition of chocolate chips to the top of the cake (some dropped and floated in the cake when baked) and on top of the frosting. This cake looks very pretty with all the texture to the frosting and the chocolate chips sprinkled across the top. The directions were easy to follow though I may have cooked my frosting longer than directed as I was afraid the frosting would be too thin. I can't wait until I have an opportunity to bring a cake to something as I'd imagine this cake would go over very well (and quickly too). Definetly a keeper!!

From: Gay Gilmore

On Nov 11, 2003

I liked this, but I had some disappointments. The cake was moist and perhaps too dense — I suspect Troy overmixed the batter, but I was trying not backseat cook — but not chocolatey enough for my tastes. The frosting tasted good, but I suspect 18 minutes was way to long to cook it. I swear I saw the doneness test of thickening at like 5 minutes, but I kept going and saw the mixture deflate and then start to separate into tiny tiny curds and get a bit watery. Further cooking did not cook off the water or quite bring it back together. After cooling and applying ot the cake, it still tasted wonderful, but I really think I might have missed the perfect sugar moment. This has happened to me before with another recipe and this type of frosting, so next time I will trust the doneness test instead of the time and see if I can get it right. I also did not care for the chocolate chips either on top of the frosting or the cake. They did not seem to melt at all, and I didn't care for the big chocolatey chunks in the bites. Still, overall taste is good.