Slow Cooked German Chocolate Cake
Servings 12 servings
Calories 504kcal
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box German Chocolate cake mix
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- 1 15 oz can prepared coconut-pecan frosting
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half
Instructions
- Spritz the inside of a 6 quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Using an electric mixer beat together cake mix, flour, butter, buttermilk, chocolate syrup, eggs and vanilla. Beat for 1-2 minutes until fully combined.
- Fold 1/2 cup chocolate chips and pecan pieces into the cake batter by hand. Spread the batter evenly onto the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Using a teaspoon dollop the caramel pecan icing over the top. Use a knife to swirl through batter leaving a 1 inch border along the edge.
- Cover the opening of the slow cooker with doubled paper towels first, then place the lid on top. Cook covered for 2 hours on high. (The paper towels will prevent condensation that forms on the lid from dripping into the cake. Don't skip it.)
- After 2 hours uncover remove paper towels and test the center with a toothpick. If you see moist crumbs, it's done. If not, continue to bake in 15 minute increments then retest. Leave uncovered while you prepare the ganache.
- Ganache: Melt 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/3 cup of heavy cream on 50% power in the microwave, stopping every 20 seconds to stir. Repeat until smooth.
- Drizzle the cake with the chocolate ganache and allow it to rest uncovered for about 20 minutes before serving. [If you prefer a more traditional icing...Leave off the glaze and top with an additional can of coconut pecan icing or homemade German Chocolate Cake icing.
- To cut the cake: Cut through the middle, from end to end, then into wedges. You may also scoop desired size portions into a bowl..
- Serve warm drizzled with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg