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Mouthwatering German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake

A rich and decadent pound cake infused with German chocolate and topped with a luscious pecan-coconut frosting.

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:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in melted German chocolate.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. 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.