Laurie's Baked Goods

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09/29/2024

German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake

Ingredients:
For the Cake:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

For the Frosting:

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a tube pan.

2. Mix the Batter:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Sift Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Fold in the pecans and coconut.

5. Bake the Cake:

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt or tube pan.
Bake for 75-85 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Prepare the Frosting:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
Allow the frosting to cool slightly before spreading it over the cooled cake.

7. Assemble and Serve:

Once the cake has cooled completely, spoon the coconut pecan frosting generously over the top.
Let the frosting set for about 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

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