Description
Indulgent white German chocolate cake blends creamy coconut frosting with delicate layers of moist white cake. Rich chocolate notes and toasted pecans create a luxurious dessert that transports you to a European bakery with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Liquid Components:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish and Decoration:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate shavings
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round cake pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl, creating a smooth, uniform dry ingredient base.
- In a separate bowl, cream unsalted butter and white sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent texture.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips into the wet ingredients, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and liquid components (milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract) to the batter, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the silky batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even distribution.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, dust the cake’s surface with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for an elegant finish.
- Garnish the top with white chocolate shavings and sprinkle sliced almonds around the edges for a decorative and crunchy touch.
- Slice and serve at room temperature to enjoy the full depth of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake; stir just until ingredients are combined.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum.
- Melt white chocolate chips gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to prevent scorching and maintain smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg