Description
This White German Chocolate Cake offers a luxurious twist on a classic favorite. Featuring moist layers of white chocolate cake paired with a rich coconut pecan frosting, it’s the perfect dessert for special occasions or a delightful indulgence anytime. With a blend of creamy white chocolate and a rich, nutty frosting, this cake is sure to impress and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 (4-ounce) bar white baking chocolate, chopped
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter (salted), softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
For the Coconut Pecan Frosting:
2 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
3 (5-ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter (salted)
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and lightly grease the parchment.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, then egg yolks one at a time. Mix in melted white chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with flour. Beat until just blended.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites to medium-stiff peaks and fold into batter in two additions.
- Divide batter among pans, smooth tops, and bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to racks.
- Toast pecans in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. Cook evaporated milk, sugar, butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks over medium heat, stirring until thickened (about 10 minutes). Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool frosting for about an hour.
- Frost cooled cake layers and enjoy!
Notes
For a more intense flavor, you can use high-quality white chocolate.
Ensure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
If the frosting thickens too much while cooling, you can gently reheat it or add a bit of evaporated milk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 530 kcal