Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this German Chocolate Pound Cake. A moist and tender pound cake infused with German chocolate, topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for any special occasion or dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 oz German sweet chocolate (melted and slightly cooled)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Coconut-Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
- Mix the Ingredients: Cream together butter, oil, and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, almond extract, and melted chocolate. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 75–85 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Topping: Cook evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla until thickened. Stir in coconut and pecans.
- Assemble: Spread topping over the cooled cake.
Notes
- You can prepare the topping ahead and refrigerate.
- For added flair, drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
