German Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups flour; 1 (4 ounce) package German chocolate; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg whites; 4 large egg yolks; coconut pecan frosting

Servings: persons

1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened
2 cups flour
1 (4 ounce) package German chocolate
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites
4 large egg yolks
coconut pecan frosting

1
Preheat oven to 200u00b0C.
2
Line the bottom of two round cake pans with wax paper.
3
Melt the chocolate squares until they are completely melted. Stir well.
4
Mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
5
Beat margarine (butter) and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
6
Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth.
8
Beat egg whites in another large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into batter.
9
Pour into prepared pans.
10
Bake 30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center. Immediately run spatula between the cake and sides of the pan.
11
Cool 15 minutes and remove from the pan. Remove wax paper. Cool completely on wire racks.
12
Spread Coconut-Pecan Frosting between layers and over top of cake.

1845

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups flour, 1 (4 ounce) package German chocolate, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Chocolate Pound Cake

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