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Indulge in Decadence: The Ultimate White German Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the rich flavors of this White German Chocolate Cake, featuring layers of moist chocolate and a delightful crunch from coconut and pecans.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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To make the ultimate White German Chocolate Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Make sure to have all these ingredients handy. They work perfectly together to create a cake that is simply irresistible!

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
  6. Blend in melted chocolate until fully combined.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  8. Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  9. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Frost with chocolate frosting when cooled.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Feel free to customize the frosting and decorations to your liking.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg