Description
Make this stunning White German Chocolate Cake. You get a moist white cake base paired with the rich, traditional coconut pecan frosting. It is a beautiful, decadent dessert perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- White Cake Ingredients: All-purpose flour, Granulated sugar, Baking powder, Salt, Unsalted butter (softened), Eggs, Vanilla extract, Milk, White chocolate chips (melted and cooled)
- Coconut Pecan Frosting Ingredients: Evaporated milk, Egg yolks, Granulated sugar, Unsalted butter, Sweetened flaked coconut, Chopped pecans, Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your white cake batter following your preferred recipe, incorporating melted white chocolate for richness.
- Bake the cake layers until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the coconut pecan frosting by combining evaporated milk, egg yolks, sugar, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove the frosting from the heat. Stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla extract. Let the frosting cool slightly so it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- Once the cakes are cool, assemble the cake. Place the first layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of the coconut pecan frosting over the top.
- Top with the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake evenly with the remaining frosting.
- Chill the cake for at least one hour before slicing and serving for the best texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor in the cake layers.
- Make sure the melted white chocolate is fully cooled before mixing it into the cake batter to prevent curdling.
- The coconut pecan frosting thickens significantly as it cools; adjust the cooling time to reach your desired spreading consistency.
- This cake is best served slightly chilled or at cool room temperature.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg