German Chocolate Pecan Loaf Cake

1. Prepare the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a small saucepan, melt the German chocolate over low heat with the boiling water, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly before adding to the batter.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
• Stir in the chopped pecans.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Stir in the sugar, evaporated milk, and egg yolks, and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble (about 7-10 minutes). Be careful not to let it boil over.
• Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
• Let the frosting cool to room temperature, as it will thicken further.

3. Assemble the Cake:

• Once the loaf cake has cooled completely, spread the coconut-pecan frosting generously over the top of the cake.
• Allow the frosting to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips:

• Cake Texture: Be sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and moist.
• Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also refrigerate it for up to a week.
• Make Ahead: The frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated. Just let it come to room temperature before spreading it on the cake.

This German Chocolate Pecan Loaf Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert that combines chocolate, coconut, and pecans in a wonderfully moist loaf. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving a treat! 🍫🥥