Description
Indulgent white German chocolate cake brings luxurious layers of creamy coconut-pecan frosting nestled between delicate vanilla cake tiers. Sweet memories of traditional German baking melt together, inviting you to savor each heavenly slice.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 1 package white cake mix
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and lightly flouring the surfaces to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer until the batter becomes smooth and uniform in consistency.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans, ensuring an even distribution for consistent baking.
- Bake the cake layers for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. The toothpick should emerge clean without any wet batter.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- For the coconut-pecan frosting, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually incorporate sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
- Continuously stir the frosting mixture for 10-12 minutes until it thickens and develops a rich golden-brown color. This constant stirring prevents burning and ensures even consistency.
- Remove frosting from heat and fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Let the mixture cool and slightly thicken.
- Place the first cake layer on a serving platter and generously spread a layer of coconut-pecan frosting on top.
- Carefully position the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting, ensuring smooth and even coverage.
- Refrigerate briefly to set the frosting before serving, which helps stabilize the cake’s structure.
Notes
- Swap regular flour for gluten-free blend to make the cake celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie version.
- Toast pecans before adding to frosting to enhance their nutty flavor and create deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for smoother cake batter and more consistent rise during baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 447
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 235 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg