German Chocolate Pound Cake

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A Decadent Twist on Two Classics

Why You’ll Love This

🍫 Rich chocolate base with that signature pound cake density
🥥 Toasted coconut-pecan frosting dripping down the sides
⏱ Simpler than layer cakes but just as impressive
🎂 Perfect for celebrations or when you deserve something special

Ingredients

Cake Batter

1½ cups (3 sticks) butter, softened
3 cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 oz German sweet chocolate, melted

Coconut-Pecan Frosting

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. In separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to batter.
  6. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate.
  7. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick comes clean.

2. Prepare Frosting

  1. While cake bakes, combine milk, sugar, yolks and butter in saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat 12 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, coconut and pecans.
  4. Cool to spreadable consistency (about 30 minutes).

3. Assemble

  1. Let cake cool in pan 15 minutes, then invert onto rack.
  2. When completely cool, spread frosting over top, letting it drizzle down sides.

Pro Tips

🔪 Clean slices: Use dental floss to cut through the dense cake
🌡 Don’t overbake: Check at 1 hour – should have moist crumbs on tester
🍫 Chocolate trick: Melt German chocolate with 2 tbsp of the buttermilk

Serving Suggestions

☕ Perfect with strong black coffee
🍓 Garnish with fresh raspberries
🎉 Special enough for birthdays and holidays

“All the flavors of German chocolate cake in sliceable pound cake form!” 💝

Storage: Keeps 4 days covered at room temperature. Freezes well unfrosted.

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