Description
A delectable cake combining rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and sweet coconut that evokes warm memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Generously grease your bundt pan with butter and dust it with flour.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Pour the batter into the bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For frosting, mix together coconut flakes and chopped pecans with your choice of cream, then spread over the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Consider serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg