Description
This White German Chocolate Cake recipe is a delightful twist on the classic, featuring a moist white cake, a rich coconut-pecan frosting, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a saucepan, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool until spreadable.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a generous amount of frosting. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use buttermilk in the cake.
- Toast the pecans before adding to the frosting for enhanced flavor.
- Store frosted cake in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g