Description
Indulgent White German Chocolate Cake brings luxurious layers of creamy coconut frosting and delicate chocolate sponge to your dessert table. Sweet harmony of classic flavors creates a memorable culinary experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp white chocolate liqueur
Frosting and Topping:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup white chocolate melted
- 1/3 cup shredded white chocolate
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and white sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract to enhance the cake’s aromatic profile.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the butter-sugar blend, alternating with milk and heavy cream to maintain a smooth, consistent batter.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the cake mixture to create delightful pockets of sweetness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface for uniform baking.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even heat distribution, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, whip cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar and white chocolate liqueur.
- Fold in melted white chocolate and vanilla extract, creating a rich, creamy frosting with a luxurious texture.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, generously spread the frosting over the entire surface, creating smooth, even layers.
- Sprinkle shredded white chocolate over the top for an elegant, decorative finish that adds both visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set and enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Always sift dry ingredients to prevent lumpy batter and ensure a smooth, delicate cake texture.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more evenly, creating a lighter, more uniform cake consistency.
- White chocolate chips can sink during baking, so lightly coat them in flour before folding into the batter to help them suspend evenly.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, adding xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 66 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg