Description
White German Chocolate Cake is a soft, flavorful white chocolate cake layered with rich coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for birthdays and special gatherings. Follow this easy recipe to impress your guests—bake it today!
Ingredients
Cake Layers
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1 (4 oz) bar white baking chocolate, chopped
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup salted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, separated
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 ¼ cups buttermilk
Coconut-Pecan Frosting
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2 ½ cups finely chopped pecans
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3 (5 oz) cans evaporated milk
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1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
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1 cup salted butter
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⅔ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
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3 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three 9-inch pans, line with parchment, and grease again.
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Melt white chocolate in 20-second intervals in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
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Add yolks one at a time. Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla.
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Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
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In a clean bowl, beat egg whites to medium-stiff peaks. Gently fold into batter.
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Divide batter among pans and smooth tops.
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Bake 20–22 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
Frosting:
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Toast pecans at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
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In a heavy saucepan, stir together evaporated milk, sugars, butter, and yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick—about 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
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Let cool, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour until spreadable.
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Assemble cooled cake with frosting between layers, on top, and around the sides.
Notes
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Ensure white chocolate is slightly cooled before mixing to avoid curdling.
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Fold egg whites gently to keep the cake light and airy.
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Use an ice bath to speed up frosting cooling if needed.
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Cake layers and frosting can be made a day in advance for easier assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Protein: 4 g