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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 1 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
  6. Fold in melted German chocolate until well combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. While cake cools, prepare frosting by combining pecans, coconut, evaporated milk, brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  9. Spread warm frosting over cooled cake before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog