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White Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting delights your taste buds!

White Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting tast
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A deliciously moist white chocolate cake topped with a rich coconut pecan frosting, perfect for any celebration.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 pound white chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2–1/2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1–1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1–1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1–1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the white chocolate in a bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract.
  6. In another bowl, combine the cake flour and baking soda.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
  8. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the batter.
  9. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. For the frosting, combine evaporated milk, butter, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until thickened.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla extract.
  12. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality white chocolate.

Nutrition

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