Description
You are making a stunning White German Chocolate Cake. This recipe swaps the traditional dark cake for a light, moist white cake, topped with the classic, decadent coconut pecan frosting. It is a showstopper perfect for any special celebration.
Ingredients
- White Cake Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter softened, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 cups cake flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup whole milk; Coconut Pecan Frosting Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3 large egg yolks, 1 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups flaked coconut, 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare your cake pans and preheat your oven according to your favorite white cake recipe.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy for the cake batter.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between your prepared cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- To make the frosting, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Do not boil.
- Remove the frosting from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, coconut, and pecans. Let the frosting cool slightly until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Frost your cooled cake layers generously with the coconut pecan frosting. You can decorate the sides if you wish.
- Serve your beautiful creation and enjoy the applause.
Notes
- For an extra rich cake, consider using buttermilk instead of whole milk in the cake batter.
- If you prefer a slightly darker caramel note in your frosting, brown the butter before adding the other ingredients.
- This cake tastes best when assembled a few hours before serving, allowing the frosting to set slightly.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg