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German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake

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A rich and decadent pound cake inspired by German chocolate cake, featuring layers of chocolate cake with a gooey pecan-coconut filling and chocolate frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces German chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  6. Dissolve cocoa powder in hot water and stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Fold cocoa mixture into batter until combined.
  8. Pour half the batter into prepared pan.
  9. Mix together pecans and coconut, then sprinkle half over batter.
  10. Top with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining pecan-coconut mixture.
  11. Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  12. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.
  13. For frosting, combine evaporated milk, butter, and German chocolate in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted.
  14. Remove from heat and beat in powdered sugar until spreadable consistency.
  15. Frost cooled cake and allow frosting to set before serving.

Notes

This pound cake can be made a day ahead and wrapped tightly for best flavor development. The pecan-coconut layer adds authentic German chocolate cake flavor throughout the cake. For easier frosting application, ensure the cake is completely cooled.

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