Making a German Chocolate Cake in 1792 | Rainy Day ASMR | Gluten-Free Historical Recipes
In a world bustling with modern conveniences and culinary advancements, there’s a unique magic in stepping back in time to experience the rich tastes of history. Today, we embark on a delightful journey back to 1792, as we explore the creation of a sumptuous German Chocolate Cake, made as it was over 230 years ago.
A Taste of History
Imagine the aroma of freshly baked chocolate wafting through the air, reminiscent of a warm, cozy kitchen on a rainy day. This historic recipe promises a depth of flavor that is both rich and decadent, inviting us to discover how it holds up to the popular modern variations. In this delightful video, we’ll take you through each step of reviving this classic recipe, while immersing ourselves in the soothing sounds of cooking.
The Ingredients
To create our luscious German Chocolate Cake, we will gather the following ingredients, sourced with care to honor the traditions of the past:
- Unsweetened chocolate: A key player, providing that rich, dark flavor that defines the cake.
- Butter: Essential for moisture and richness.
- Sugar: To sweeten the experience, bringing balance to the chocolate.
- Eggs: These little wonders will give our cake the perfect texture.
- Gluten-free flour: A modern adaptation to ensure everyone can enjoy a slice of history!
- Baking powder: For that perfect rise.
- Milk: Adding to the cake’s richness and moisture.
- Vanilla extract: To round out the flavors in sweet harmony.
- Coconut and pecans: Essential for that beloved frosting.
The Journey of Creation
As we cook, the video guides you through the process with gentle ASMR sounds – the crackling of eggs, the creaming of butter and sugar, and the luscious mixing of chocolate. Each step is more than just a task; it’s a ritual, a connection to the generations before us who baked and shared their love through food.
With every whisk and stir, we embrace the essence of a time when cooking was an art, a means of bringing families together, and a celebration of life’s moments, big and small.
The Final Taste Test
Once the cake is gracefully baked, we layer it with the traditional coconut-pecan frosting, a nod to nostalgia. It’s time for the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the taste test. Will this cake stand proudly beside its modern counterparts? With its rich, complex flavors and delightful texture, it’s sure to captivate our taste buds and warm our hearts.
An Invitation to Explore
Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the beauty of gluten-free historical recipes and bring the flavors of 1792 back to life. Let’s savor the past while creating delicious memories in the present.
Together, let’s celebrate the joy of cooking, the comfort of rainy days, and the timeless pleasure of sharing good food with loved ones. So, grab your apron, and let’s bring history to life with every delicious bite!
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Bubba looks so much like Ron. ❤
The babby looks so cute!!
The modern German chocolate cake we eat today isn't actually from Germany. It's named after Samuel German, an American-English chocolate maker who created a sweet baking chocolate ("Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate") in 1852 for Baker's Chocolate Company. Over time, recipe publications dropped the possessive "German's" to "German," creating the famous modern American German chocolate cake. Your authentic German chocolate cake recipe looks fantastic, Justin!❤
I love this music so much! Great vibes on a rainy day
Hmm lecker. I´m german, never heard of that book before. Need to check it out
Such an interesting recipe! Cheese curd and lemon zest in a chocolate cake? Looking forward to your comments in Chew and Chat. Young Raymond looks comfortable in his historical clothing. Loved the new music! Matches the soothing content. ❤ All the best to you and your family.
Such a beautiful recipe Justine….looks like little Ron enjoyed it!👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️
I love seeing the team work here!! Good job both of you! I can only imagine what the cake must have tasted like,,:) YUM!
Excellent always ❤😮😊
I recently discovered your channel and I've been binging your videos every night. I love the way you not only use original recipes, but the whole environment, clothing, equipment makes you feel like you've traveled back in time and you're really watching footage from the 19th century. Lovely work, please keep it up, out history is so important!
Not to be confused with German's Chocolate Cake.
When are you going to start a fire in the new fireplace??
It looks lovely!
want my views you cook not him
Wonderful. I love the ASMR aspects, beautiful setting and a taste of history!
Fantastic
This cake looks like it will be delicious. I have to watch the tasting video.
With that said wow, this is an expensive cake to make.
I travelled back in time for a while….. Beautiful tableware and cutlery, especially the cobalt blue serving plates. Thanks you guys!
Bubba is getting so big now ❤
The cake looks so good! The only thing that could make it better is a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
The recipe translated from the original which you can always find at the end of my videos! I find real historic recipes and recreate them exactly as they tell me to. Are there any from 1700-1830 that you want me to make next? 😺
* Chocolate Cake (Hannoverisches Kochbuch, 1792)
Ingredients:
For the homemade curd cheese:
– 4 cups whole milk (Standard pasteurized, non-homogenized whole milk is best)
– 4 eggs, beaten
– 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
For the cake:
– 1 cup (225 g) butter, softened
– 10 egg yolks
– 2 cups (200 g) ground almonds
– 4½ oz (125 g) finely grated dark chocolate
– ¾–1 cup sugar (150–200 g), to taste
– Zest of 1 lemon
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 10 egg whites
Instructions:
Step 1. Make the curd cheese.
1. Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat until it is steaming.
2. Slowly stir in the four beaten eggs.
3. Add the lemon juice gradually, stirring until the milk separates into curds and whey. (Please note that if you are using ultra-pasteurized milk that this process is more difficult. It can take half an hour or it may not separate at all. Standard pasteurized, non-homogenized whole milk is ideal. Historically raw milk was used)
4. Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth or loose weave linen lined bowl.
5. Allow the whey to drain away until you are left with fairly dry curds.
6. Transfer the curds to a food processor and blend until smooth, or mash thoroughly.
You should have a soft, homemade curd cheese.
Step 2. Prepare the cake batter.
1. Cream the softened butter with the 10 egg yolks until light and fluffy.
2. Add the prepared curd cheese and mix well.
3. Stir in the ground almonds, grated chocolate, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
Step 3. Beat the egg whites.
1. In a separate, clean bowl, beat the 10 egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
2. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture, taking care not to deflate them.
Step 4. Bake.
1. Grease a 9-inch springform cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Place another pan at the bottom of your oven (because there is a lot of butter in this cake it may splatter)
2. Pour the batter into the pan.
3. Bake at 325°F for approximately 60–90 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife comes out clean.
4. Allow the cake to cool before removing it from the pan.
5. Allow the cake to rest for at least 2 hours before enjoying. The large amount of butter in it needs to solidify.
Enjoy!