Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Decadent German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake Delight. A moist pound cake filled with coconut, pecans, and a luscious glaze, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 oz German’s sweet chocolate (melted and slightly cooled)
Coconut Pecan Glaze:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease/flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter, oil, and sugar; add eggs, vanilla, and coconut extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Alternate additions: Mix in dry ingredients and milk mixture gradually.
- Add final ingredients: Stir in melted chocolate, coconut, and pecans; pour batter into pan and bake.
- Make glaze: Combine milk, sugar, butter, and yolks in a saucepan until thickened; add vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Glaze the cake: Spoon glaze over cooled cake.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake’s flavor enhances if made a day ahead.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or serve with whipped cream for extra richness.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
