Description

A moist, rich bundt cake infused with classic German chocolate flavors, topped with a luscious coconut-pecan glaze that balances sweetness and texture.

Ingredients

1 box German chocolate cake mix

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the coconut-pecan glaze:

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup sugar

3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
Pour batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 10 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract. Let glaze cool slightly.
Pour glaze over the cooled cake and spread evenly.
Let glaze set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra texture, add mini chocolate chips to the batter.

Swap pecans for walnuts if preferred.

Add a tablespoon of coffee or espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.

Reduce sugar in glaze by 1/4 cup for a lighter sweetness.

Store cake covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Reheat slices in microwave for about 15 seconds to soften glaze.

Use gluten-free cake mix and ingredients to make this gluten-free.

Substitute buttermilk with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5 minutes.

Glaze can be prepared a day ahead and warmed before use.

Freeze slices wrapped tightly; thaw overnight in fridge before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg