Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our German Chocolate Pound Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting, a dessert that beautifully marries chocolate, coconut, and pecans for an unforgettable treat. This moist and decadent cake is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to holidays. With its inviting aroma and elegant presentation, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and equally delightful to serve, this cake can be enjoyed on its own or paired with coffee or ice cream for a truly indulgent experience. Elevate your baking repertoire with this classic dessert that promises to be a showstopper at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 120ml vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 45g unsweetened cocoa powder
- tsp baking soda
- tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 oz German sweet chocolate
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 113g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F (163C) and prepare your bundt or tube pan.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and vegetable oil until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the batter with alternating buttermilk.
- Fold in melted German chocolate until well blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 75-85 minutes.
- Cool before frosting with the coconut-pecan mixture made from evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, coconut, and pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg