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German Chocolate Pound Cake

This German Chocolate Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. A Southern twist on the classic, this decadent dessert is perfect for special occasions or indulgent cravings.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup German chocolate melted and cooled
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a bundt or tube pan.
  • Cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, sour cream, and melted chocolate.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 70–80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 6g
Fat: 26g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 38g
Keyword bundt cake, german chocolate cake, German Chocolate Pound Cake, pound cake recipe, southern chocolate cake