Description
A rich and moist pound cake with German chocolate flavor and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and melted chocolate.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before removing from the pan.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to five days.
- This cake can be frozen for up to three months.
- Serve with whipped cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake, pound cake, chocolate cake, dessert, German dessert