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🍫 German Chocolate Pound Cake 🥥
(Rich, buttery, and absolutely unforgettable)
Introduction
If you love classic German chocolate cake and the dense, buttery richness of pound cake, this dessert is truly the best of both worlds. German Chocolate Pound Cake delivers deep chocolate flavor, a tender crumb, and that unmistakable sweetness that makes every slice feel special.
This is the kind of cake that fills the kitchen with the smell of nostalgia and disappears faster than you expect once it’s sliced.
A Little History
Despite its name, German chocolate cake is actually American, named after Samuel German, who developed German’s Sweet Chocolate in 1852. Over time, the iconic coconut-pecan topping became inseparable from the cake itself. This pound-cake version is a modern adaptation that blends old-fashioned baking with rich, indulgent flavor.
Formation of the Recipe
The goal of this recipe was to:
Keep the dense, buttery structure of a pound cake
Incorporate melted German’s Sweet Chocolate for richness
Balance sweetness with a tender crumb
The result is a cake that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect on its own—or topped with coconut-pecan frosting.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Pound Cake
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
4 oz Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
Optional Coconut-Pecan Topping
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Methods (Baking Approach)
This cake uses the classic creaming method, ensuring a light yet sturdy crumb while maintaining the signature richness of a pound cake.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla.
Step 2: Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add to batter alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
Step 3: Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Optional Topping Instructions
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. Spread over cooled cake.
German Chocolate Lovers’ Methods (Pro Tips)
🍫 Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture 🥥 Toast coconut and pecans for deeper flavor 🔥 Don’t overmix after adding flour 🍰 Let cake cool completely before topping
Why Dessert Lovers Adore This Recipe
❤️ Rich chocolate flavor 🧈 Dense yet tender crumb 🥥 Classic coconut-pecan goodness 🏡 Perfect for gatherings and holidays
This cake feels both elegant and comforting — a true showstopper.
Conclusion
German Chocolate Pound Cake is a celebration of classic flavors and timeless baking. Whether served plain or topped with coconut-pecan frosting, it’s a dessert that never goes out of style.
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