German Chocolate Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

German Chocolate Pound Cake features rich chocolate flavor combined with coconut and pecans, delivering a moist and decadent treat perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence. Its tender crumb and sweet toppings make it a crowd-pleaser for dessert lovers of all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 oz.) pkg. German chocolate cake mix
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (15 oz.) container coconut pecan frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Mix on low speed until blended, about 1 minute.
  3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat on low speed for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add the container of coconut pecan frosting and continue beating on low speed for about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  6. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, approximately 55 to 60 minutes.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for a few minutes, then invert onto a plate and cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

321 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.7g 5% DV
Total Fat 18.1g 23% DV
Carbs 38g 14% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 8.4g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 336.8mg 15% DV
Potassium 184.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 101.3mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 220.8mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 98.3mg 8% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Egg Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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