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German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake

German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake

A decadent German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake featuring a rich chocolate base, crunchy pecans, and a luscious coconut pecan topping. Perfect for any special occasion or as a show-stopping dessert!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Bundt pan
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted

For the Coconut Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the toasted pecans. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cake cools, prepare the topping by combining the shredded coconut, toasted pecans, sweetened condensed milk, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
  • Spread the coconut pecan topping over the cooled cake. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

For added decadence, drizzle melted chocolate over the coconut pecan topping. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Decadent Dessert, German Chocolate Cake, Pecan Pound Cake
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