Description
Indulge in the light and elegant flavors of White German Chocolate Cake. This layered cake features moist white chocolate cake layers sandwiched with a luscious coconut pecan filling, topped with a creamy white chocolate frosting. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
Coconut Pecan Filling:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz white chocolate, melted
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare cake: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg whites, extracts, and melted white chocolate. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, then fold in sour cream. Divide batter among pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make filling: Cook evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter until thickened. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter, add melted white chocolate, then mix in powdered sugar and cream until desired consistency. Stir in vanilla.
- Assemble cake: Layer with coconut pecan filling between cake layers. Frost top and sides with white chocolate frosting. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- This cake offers a lighter, elegant twist on traditional German chocolate cake.
- For a richer coconut filling, add a tablespoon of brown sugar.
- White chocolate complements the coconut beautifully.
- Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
