Description

A luscious twist on the classic, this White German Chocolate Cake features moist, tender layers infused with creamy white chocolate, paired with a rich coconut-pecan frosting. This cake brings the familiar flavors of German chocolate cake into a lighter, more delicate profile, making it perfect for those who want indulgence without the heaviness of dark chocolate. With its beautiful layers and crowd-pleasing taste, it’s an ideal choice for birthdays, holidays, or any special gathering. The combination of white chocolate’s smooth sweetness with the nutty, caramelized frosting is a true dessert lover’s dream.

Ingredients

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6 oz white chocolate, chopped
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk

2 . Frosting:

4 egg yolks
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line cake pans.
Melt white chocolate until smooth; set aside.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Mix in melted white chocolate.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture.
Divide batter into pans and bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
For frosting, cook egg yolks, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla over medium heat until thickened. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool.
Frost between layers and on top.

Notes

For deeper flavor, toast the coconut and pecans before adding to frosting.
Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes per layer
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12
Calories: 580
Sugar: 48g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 64g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 115mg