German Chocolate Pound Cake is a rich, dense, and buttery cake infused with deep chocolate flavor and topped with a classic coconut-pecan frosting. It’s a perfect dessert for special occasions or when you want something extra indulgent.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 60–75 minutes
- Cooling Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~2 hours
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Loaf pan or bundt pan
- Saucepan
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Pound Cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
For Coconut-Pecan Frosting
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Ingredient Notes
- Buttermilk keeps the cake soft and moist.
- German chocolate flavor is traditionally mild and sweet.
- Toasting pecans enhances flavor.
Instructions
1. Make the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease pan well.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture. Mix until smooth.
2. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 60–75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
3. Make Coconut-Pecan Frosting
- In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Let frosting cool until spreadable.
4. Assemble
- Spread frosting over cooled cake.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate Per Slice)
- Calories: 520
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 6g
- Sugar: 45g
Tips & Variations
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Use toasted coconut for deeper flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve slightly warm for a softer texture.