Description
A rich and decadent German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake with a moist chocolate base, crunchy pecans, and a gooey coconut-pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- For the coconut-pecan topping:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- 6. Fold in chopped pecans.
- 7. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9. Meanwhile, prepare topping: In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 8–10 minutes).
- 10. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- 11. Spread topping evenly over cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- This cake is rich and best served in small slices.
- You can toast the pecans before adding for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: german chocolate cake, pound cake, pecan dessert