Description
Experience the delightful contrast of rich chocolate cake layered with sweet coconut and crunchy pecans in this irresistible White German Chocolate Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert transforms gatherings into celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just blended; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing coconut flakes and chopped pecans into chocolate frosting until well combined.
- Assemble by layering one cake on a serving plate, spreading frosting generously on top before adding the second layer. Frost the sides as desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg