Description
This German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake is a rich bundt-style dessert made with a shortcut cake mix base, layered with homemade coconut-pecan frosting, and finished with a silky chocolate ganache. It’s moist, indulgent, and perfect for holidays or gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 1 box instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (reduced-fat is fine)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips (for topping)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large bundt or tube pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans. Mix until thick batter forms.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting: in a saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and eggs while stirring constantly until thickened and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Let cool to room temperature, then spread evenly over cooled cake.
- For the topping: microwave chocolate chips, cream, and butter in 30-second intervals until smooth. Stir well and drizzle over frosted cake.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut on top and allow topping to set for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
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- Swap milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Add a splash of rum or bourbon to the frosting for a boozy twist.
- Walnuts can be used instead of pecans.
- Can be baked in a 9×13-inch pan instead of a bundt pan (adjust baking time).
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze slices for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
