Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 oz German sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in melted German chocolate.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting: In a saucepan, combine pecans, coconut, evaporated milk, brown sugar, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool slightly before spreading over cake.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.