Bo's Best White German Chocolate Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch baking pans.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat 2 ¼ cups sugar and 1 ¼ cup butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 4 egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in melted white chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla until evenly mixed. Beat flour mixture into butter-white chocolate mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until just mixed.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Beat 5 egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form: fold into cake batter. Divide batter among the three prepared baking pans.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Whisk remaining 4 egg yolks, evaporated milk, and 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla in a large saucepan until well combined. Add 1 ½ cup white sugar and ¾ cup butter. Cook over medium heat until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly, about 12 minutes. Off heat, stir in coconut and pecans. Cool.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Place one cake on a serving plate: spread a layer of coconut frosting on top. Place second cake over top: spread with a layer of coconut frosting. Place last cake on top; frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)