White German Chocolate Cake
White German Chocolate Cake is a decadent delight that combines the sweetness of white chocolate with rich coconut and crunchy pecans. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Each slice offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, making it an unforgettable dessert for family and friends. Get ready to savor layers of flavor with this easy-to-follow recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in buttermilk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with coconut pecan icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg