Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a White German Chocolate Cake. This stunning layer cake features moist vanilla cake layers filled and topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for any celebration or special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour cake pans, line with parchment paper.
- Whisk together dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugar, add eggs, extracts, and milk mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Divide batter, bake until done.
- Make the frosting. Cook milk, sugar, yolks, and butter until thickened; stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Assemble the cake. Layer and spread frosting between layers and on top.
Notes
- Pulse coconut and pecans for smoother texture.
- Cake layers can be baked ahead for easy assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
