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German Chocolate Pound Cake

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German chocolate pound cake combines a dense, buttery chocolate pound cake with the classic sweet coconut‑pecan German chocolate topping—a rich and indulgent dessert perfect for celebrations or comforting treats.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12–14 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the cake:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz semi‑sweet or German’s sweet chocolate, melted & cooled
  • For the coconut‑pecan frosting:
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk/buttermilk to butter mixture, starting and ending with dry. Mix just until combined.
  6. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate until smooth.
  7. Pour batter into pan and smooth the top. Bake for 65–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Making the frosting: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (10‑12 minutes).
  10. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
  11. Let frosting cool to room temperature, then generously spread over cooled cake.

Notes

  • Add mini chocolate chips to the batter or drizzle melted chocolate over the cake for extra indulgence.
  • Use dark cocoa or a splash of espresso in the cake for deeper chocolate flavor.
  • If frosting sets too thick while cooling, stir in a teaspoon of milk to soften it.
  • You can bake in two 9×5‑inch loaf pans—reduce baking time to about 50‑60 minutes.
  • Frost just before serving to keep the topping luscious.

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