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# **Decadent German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake Delight**
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to make this delightful dessert from scratch, as well as explain why it’s such a showstopper!
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German chocolate cake is already beloved for its signature **chocolate frosting** made with coconut and pecans. But, when combined with a **pound cake**—a cake known for its dense, buttery texture—the result is a dessert that’s not only satisfying but also brings out the best of both worlds. This version of the German Chocolate cake incorporates the creamy richness of the classic cake while adding that dense, moist texture of pound cake, plus the added crunch of **toasted pecans**. The result is a cake that is **decadent**, **rich**, and absolutely irresistible.
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### For the Cake:
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup sour cream
– 1 cup **German chocolate** (chopped or in baking chips)
– 1 cup **pecans** (chopped and lightly toasted)