Name: white german chocolate cake with coconut pecan filling
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: All-Purpose Flour (250g / 2 cups): Provides structure.; Baking Powder (10g / 2 tsp): Leavening agent for a light texture.; Salt (2g / ½ tsp): Enhances flavors.; Unsalted Butter (225g / 1 cup, softened): Adds richness and tenderness.; Granulated Sugar (200g / 1 cup): Sweetens and creates a tender crumb.; Large Eggs (4, room temperature): Binds ingredients and adds richness.; Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (1 tsp): Adds aroma and flavor.; White Chocolate (150g / 5 oz, chopped): Signature ingredient for flavor.; Whole Milk (120ml / ½ cup): Adds moisture.; Shredded Sweet Coconut (150g / 1 ½ cups): Provides texture and tropical flavor.; Pecan Halves (100g / 1 cup, roughly chopped): Adds crunch and nutty flavor.; Light Brown Sugar (100g / ½ cup): Adds molasses-like depth.; Unsalted Butter (60g / ¼ cup): Creates a rich filling texture.; Sweetened Condensed Milk (200ml / ¾ cup): Base for the creamy filling.; Powdered Sugar (150g / 1 ¼ cups): Creates a smooth orange glaze.; Fresh Orange Juice (60ml / ¼ cup): Adds bright citrus flavor.; Unsalted Butter (30g / 2 tbsp, melted): Adds shine to the glaze.; Orange Zest (½ tsp, for glaze): Intensifies orange flavor.; Toasted Shredded Coconut (30g / ¼ cup, garnish): Adds texture and visual appeal.; Orange Zest (Pinch, garnish): Final touch of citrus aroma.

Description

Indulge in a classic White German Chocolate Cake with a luscious coconut pecan filling and a bright orange glaze. This recipe delivers a moist, tender cake perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour (250g / 2 cups): Provides structure.
Baking Powder (10g / 2 tsp): Leavening agent for a light texture.
Salt (2g / ½ tsp): Enhances flavors.
Unsalted Butter (225g / 1 cup, softened): Adds richness and tenderness.
Granulated Sugar (200g / 1 cup): Sweetens and creates a tender crumb.
Large Eggs (4, room temperature): Binds ingredients and adds richness.
Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (1 tsp): Adds aroma and flavor.
White Chocolate (150g / 5 oz, chopped): Signature ingredient for flavor.
Whole Milk (120ml / ½ cup): Adds moisture.
Shredded Sweet Coconut (150g / 1 ½ cups): Provides texture and tropical flavor.
Pecan Halves (100g / 1 cup, roughly chopped): Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
Light Brown Sugar (100g / ½ cup): Adds molasses-like depth.
Unsalted Butter (60g / ¼ cup): Creates a rich filling texture.
Sweetened Condensed Milk (200ml / ¾ cup): Base for the creamy filling.
Powdered Sugar (150g / 1 ¼ cups): Creates a smooth orange glaze.
Fresh Orange Juice (60ml / ¼ cup): Adds bright citrus flavor.
Unsalted Butter (30g / 2 tbsp, melted): Adds shine to the glaze.
Orange Zest (½ tsp, for glaze): Intensifies orange flavor.
Toasted Shredded Coconut (30g / ¼ cup, garnish): Adds texture and visual appeal.
Orange Zest (Pinch, garnish): Final touch of citrus aroma.

Instructions

Cool Cakes: Ensure cake layers are completely cooled before frosting.
Prepare Filling: Adjust filling consistency to be spreadable.
First Layer & Filling: Spread half the filling on the first layer.
Second Layer & Filling: Top with the second layer and remaining filling.
Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, butter, and zest.
Glaze Cake: Pour glaze over the center, letting it cascade down.
Garnish & Set: Sprinkle with toasted coconut and orange zest; let set.

Notes

For an even more tender crumb, consider using cake flour. Toasting the coconut enhances its flavor and adds crunch.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 40 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

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