Description
This German Chocolate Pound Cake is a decadent twist on the classic cake! Rich chocolate flavor, moist and buttery texture, and topped with a heavenly coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or when you crave an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (113g) German chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the melted German chocolate and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Let the frosting cool slightly before spreading it over the cooled cake.
Notes
✔️ For a more intense chocolate flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
✔️ To make it nut-free, omit the pecans and replace them with toasted coconut.
✔️ For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
✔️ Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: CT70M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: German chocolate pound cake, chocolate coconut cake, moist chocolate cake, chocolate bundt cake, German chocolate dessert, homemade pound cake