German Chocolate Cake, For Goodness Sake!

Sorry for the sporadic posting I am having serious Internet issues and I don't think they are fixed yet. Canning and a failed sewing project have kept me away also. This weekend is our youngest sons birthday and he has requested German Chocolate cake. So I thought I would share a recipe that I have been tweaking for a couple of years and it is pretty well perfection, or at least in my mind.

This cake is moist and dense and delivers that sweet chocolate taste that is sure to please. The coconut pecan topping is a big hit in this family too. Roll up your sleeves because this will be worth the extra work.


German Chocolate Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 9 inch cake pans and set aside.

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
4 oz melted and cooled German chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter softened
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add milk,sour cream, eggs,butter and vanilla. Mix on low till well combined. Stir in melted chocolate ans increase mixer speed to medium for 10 minutes. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Topping
1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup of butter or margarine
2 2/3 cup coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Beat eggs milk and vanilla till blended. Add sugar and butter. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes till thickened. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Top each layer and stack layers.


This is really the easiest and flavorful of all the German Chocolate cake recipes I have tried. Do you have a fabulous recipe to share? I love new ideas. I am preparing a post on the Brava Rooster for next weeks Table Scape Thursday. It is going to be simple so the Rooster's can shine. Mikasa really has made a beautiful rooster. Make sure you stop by to visit Anita at Far Above Rubies and marvel at her amazing photography plus she sews amazing linens for her table scape's. Don't forget to attend Table scape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Prepare to be amazed by these ladies!!!!


Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend. Happy 14Th Birthday to my youngest son Nolan, I am officially looking up to him now. Where has the time gone?

Hawaiian Sweet Bread

Good Morning and welcome to the country. It's a rainy day here so I decided to dig around in my recipe stash for something I haven't baked for awhile. To my amazement I found this one. Why this sweet buttery yumminess got lost in the recipe vortex I will never know.

This is a very easy and versatile bread. The kids love it toasted and it can be made into rolls too. When you have extra time give this one a try. You will be hooked!


Hawaiian Sweet Bread

4 cups of all purpose flour (I used bread flour for a smoother texture)
1/2 cup of sugar
2 envelopes of active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2 Tablespoons honey ( I doubled to 4, trust me its better!)
3 large eggs divided

Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, salt, yeast and sugar in a large bowl. Mix very well. Add water, milk and honey stir for another 4 to 5 minutes till all incorporated. Add remaining flour forming a soft dough.
Knead dough on a floured surface till smooth and elastic, 10 minutes or so.Place in a greased bowl and toss to coat. Cover and let rise 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Grease a baking sheet and punch down dough. Shape into a ball, place on baking sheet and let rise till doubled, 40-45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat remaining egg and brush loaf well. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Loaf will sound hollow when tapped. Place on wire rack to cool.

I hope you give this bread a try. Stop back by and leave a comment if you do. Thank you for stopping by. There is a loaf of bread calling my name. Hi, my name is Debby and I am a breadaholic!

Doughnut Muffins

Welcome friends, glad you stopped by. I am in a muffin mood this week. With this being the official first full week of school for the kids, what would be better for the morning rush than these?


These amazing muffins will take you back to the days when we could still find time to make homemade doughnuts. They are quick and easy and will fulfil your doughnut cravings. Whoever came up with this recipe is truly genius.


Doughnut Muffins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and liberally spray a 12 count muffin pan

10 Tablespoons of butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 cup of milk

Beat butter and sugar till creamy. Add in eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl, sift flour baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Lightly incorporate dry mix with wet and slowly add milk. Spoon in prepared muffin tins. Bake for 15 minutes (mine took 17) Let cool for 10 minutes and roll in 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

The nutmeg really gives these that old fashioned powdered sugar doughnut taste. They even taste better the next day, if you can get them to last that long! Let me know how they turn out for you. Thanks for stopping by.

Guess What?

Good Morning! I am so super excited! I just found I actually won something. Anita hosted a giveaway of Brava Rooster by Mikasa. I want to thank her and the sheriff for drawing my name!


I am a new and apparently lazy blogger but this just boosted my motivation to get to posting all these yummy treats I have been working so hard on. Now they cant rest on some fabulous dishes too.


Every Thursday I stop by Tablescape Thursday Susan has made a wonderful place for Anita and many amazing other tablescapping bloggers to meet up. These ladies and even a few gentleman are amazing. You will be awestruck every week. I have learned so much from them all!


Did I mention that Anita sews her table linens? Make it a point to hop over there and bookmark her site. You will look forward to the visit I promise. I am talking perfection on a colossal scale. Run quickly dishaholics!


I need to go settle myself down now. Can you tell that I have never won anything? What a pay off! Rooster's are my passion they have overtaken the dining room. Have a wonderful day and Thanks again Anita and Mikasa!


I am embarrased to add that I am having trouble linking, so here is Anita's blog www.anita-faraboverubies.blogspot.com and Susan at Tablescape Thursday www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com (Insert red face here!)





photo credit: abcpartypeople.com

Overnight Coffee Cake

I love it when a recipe comes along and it is so easy and tasty. You know the kind, you get kinda embarrassed with all the complements? Nah, just kidding, I just suck up those compliments and smile!


This coffee cake is super easy and most of the ingredients are probably already hanging around your kitchen. Just a little prep the night before and you will have the makings for a truly yummy treat to go with your morning coffee and newspaper. I love whipping this up for the hubs and I on Saturday night and just popping in the oven when I get up.


I can't remember where I got this recipe, it was a few months ago on a recipe meme. I will keep looking for its origin. I have tweaked it some. I can never leave a recipe alone. Not even a great one.


Overnight Coffee Cake

3/4 cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream

Topping
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup nuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Drizzle
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons milk
Just whip these two together after the cake has cooled. Just a nice runny consistancy to drizzle over.

In a large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs. Combine in rest of dry ingredients. Fold in sour cream last. Grease a 9x13 baking dish or 2 7x3 loaf pans(my personal choice).Pour in batter. Sprinkle with the topping mixture and cover with wrap and refrigerate over night.

The next morning, remove wrap and let sit on the counter for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool and top with drizzle mix.



Sorry for the picture. Phototography is not my strong suit for sure. I will be working on that too. So much to learn. Some tips on that would be fabulous!! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by. Let me know how your coffee cake turns out!

Welcome To My New Blog Home!

Good morning and welcome to My Country Oven! This blog will follow my new business and hopefully inspire some new bakers. I might just get lucky and attract some veteran bakers and they can teach me a thing or two!


I just love comments, So, don't hesitate to let me know what you think. Do you have a recipe you want to see here? Even if you'd like to share a tip with me. You input will be welcomed!


My old blog, Deb's Life In The Country will be taken down soon. I have so terribly neglected it that I'm afraid that it is toast. This time I really hope to attract more followers so don't forget to sign up and follow me. I have also added a share button for my facebook friends and family.


So glad you stopped by and I am looking forward to blogging and baking as a combined project. Roll up you seleves, dust off you mixing bowls and stop using your rolling pin as a window prop, you know who you are!