White German Chocolate Cake |
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A delcious version of the famous German choclate cake, this in a 3 layer, white cake, white chocolate and a coconut pecan frosting. A little extra effort for a special cake Ingredients:
4 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped |
2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup butter |
2 cups white sugar |
4 egg yolks |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup buttermilk |
1 cup chopped pecans |
1 cup flaked coconut |
4 egg whites |
frosting |
1 c evaporated milk |
1 c sugar |
1/4 lb unsalted butter |
3 lg egg yolks |
1 ts vanilla extract |
1 c chopped pecans |
1 c shredded unsweetened coconut |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
4. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in the yolks one at a time, then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
7. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
8. Stir in the nuts and coconut.
9. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
10. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
11. Divide batter into prepared pans.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
13. Invert the cakes onto the wire racks, carefully peel off the parchment paper, and cool completely
14. FOR THE FROSTING:
15. . In a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks.
16. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
17. Do not let mixture boil fast; lower the heat if necessary.
18. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, pecans, and coconut.
19. Place the saucepan into a bowl filled with ice and stir constantly until the frosting is cool and slightly thickened.
20. . Place a cake layer on a serving platter.
21. Spread 1/4 of the frosting evenly over the cake layer, making sure to spread it all the way to the edges.
22. Top with the second layer, and spread with 1/4 of the frosting.
23. Top with the third cake layer.
24. Evenly frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting
25. Chill
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