This German Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of German chocolate with the classic texture of a pound cake. The addition of chocolate chips adds an extra layer of indulgence, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in coconut flakes, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle with chocolate glaze or sprinkle with extra coconut and pecans before serving.
Interesting Facts
German chocolate cake is actually named after Samuel German, not the country of Germany.
Pound cakes are called so because the original recipes called for a pound each of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.