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 (4-ounce) sweet chocolate baking bar, cut up; 1 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 3 cups sugar; 5 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (4-ounce) sweet chocolate baking bar, cut up
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1
Microwave chocolate in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes, stirring twice.
2
Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in extracts. Fold in chopped pecans, if desired. Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
4
Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 hour and 30 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan, and cool completely on wire rack. Spread top and sides of cake with Chocolate Frosting.

1863

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 (4-ounce) sweet chocolate baking bar, cut up, 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 3 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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