White German Chocolate Cake (Printable)

Moist white chocolate layers with creamy coconut-pecan filling create this elegant American dessert.

# What you'll need:

→ White Chocolate Cake

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→ Coconut-Pecan Filling

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→ Assembly and Garnish

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# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted white chocolate and vanilla.
05 - Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk. Begin and end with flour, mixing until just combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 22-26 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then release onto racks to cool completely.
07 - Combine sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly until thickened and golden, about 10-12 minutes.
08 - Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, pecans, vanilla, and salt. Cool to room temperature.
09 - Place first cake layer on serving plate. Spread with one-third of filling. Repeat with remaining layers and filling. Garnish with white chocolate, coconut, or pecans if desired.
10 - Refrigerate assembled cake for 1 hour for cleaner slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • The white chocolate creates an incredibly tender crumb that practically melts on your tongue
  • That coconut-pecan frosting is so good youll find yourself eating it straight from the spoon
  • It looks impressive but comes together with techniques any home baker can master
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  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for achieving proper texture
  • Let the white chocolate cool completely before adding it to prevent seizing the batter
  • The frosting must reach room temperature before spreading or it will melt the cake layers
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  • Rotate your cake pans halfway through baking for even layers
  • Use a kitchen scale to divide batter equally among pans for perfectly matched layers

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