Description
This German Chocolate Pound Cake combines classic flavors with an espresso caramel nut glaze for a moist and tender dessert. It’s perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 400 g (2 cups) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5 ml) alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 30 g (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) baking soda
- 0.25 tsp (1 g) salt
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) whole milk
- 120 g (1 cup) sweetened shredded coconut
- 120 g (1 cup) chopped pecans
- 150 g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
- 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) strong brewed espresso
- 60 g (1/2 cup) toasted chopped pecans
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) flaky sea salt
- 2 tbsp (30 g) toasted coconut flakes
- a pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk.
- Fold in Coconut and Pecans: Gently fold in coconut and pecans.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cooling Process: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: Combine brown sugar, butter, cream, and espresso in a saucepan.
- Simmer and Thicken: Boil, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add Pecans and Salt: Stir in toasted pecans and sea salt.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle glaze over cake and sprinkle with coconut flakes and salt.
- Set and Serve: Let glaze set before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter. Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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