Description
An indulgent German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake with rich chocolate flavor and a crunch from pecans, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup German chocolate, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in melted German chocolate and chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Avoid classic mistakes like skipping preheating the oven or not greasing the pan properly.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 70
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American