Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our German Chocolate Pound Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting. This rich dessert combines the deep flavors of chocolate with the nutty sweetness of coconut and pecans, creating a moist cake that’s perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering. The luscious coconut-pecan frosting adds an extra layer of decadence, making each bite a true treat. Whether served as a whole cake or elegantly layered, this recipe is easy to follow and requires simple ingredients that even novice bakers can master. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 120ml vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 45g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 oz German sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 113g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease your chosen pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until fluffy (about 4–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter until well combined.
- Stir in melted German chocolate until fully mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 75-85 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook while stirring constantly until it thickens (about 10-12 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract along with shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Let it cool slightly until it's spreadable.
- Once your pound cake has cooled completely, generously spread or pour the coconut-pecan frosting over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg