White German Chocolate Cake
Experience the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and creamy coconut-pecan frosting in this White German Chocolate Cake. Each slice is a celebration, combining fluffy layers with a unique nutty sweetness that will impress your friends and family. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because, this cake is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cakes cool, whip powdered sugar and heavy cream until light; fold in coconut flakes and pecans for frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg