German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter