Description
Indulge in the delightful decadence of our German Chocolate Pound Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting. This luscious cake is a perfect blend of rich chocolate and a sweet, nutty topping that will leave your taste buds singing. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this cake is sure to impress. It’s moist, easy to make, and perfect for preparing ahead of time. The addition of coconut and pecans to the frosting adds a tropical twist that elevates this classic dessert to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 120ml vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 45g unsweetened cocoa powder
- baking soda
- salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 4 oz German sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 113g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your bundt or tube pan.
- Cream together softened butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition; stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter until just combined.
- Fold in melted German chocolate.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 75-85 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Once cooled completely, spread or pour the frosting over the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts like walnuts or almonds into the cake batter. You can layer the coconut-pecan frosting within the cake for extra indulgence.