Description
White German Chocolate Cake is a luxurious dessert that combines rich chocolate layers, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans for a flavor explosion. Perfect for any celebration, this cake brings warmth and joy to gatherings and transforms ordinary moments into sweet memories. With its stunning appearance and delightful taste, it’s sure to impress friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in buttermilk until smooth.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with coconut pecan frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding vanilla extract or crushed nuts into the batter. Ensure your cake layers cool completely before frosting to avoid melting issues.