Description
This White German Chocolate Cake with Matcha Ganache Swirl is a delightful fusion of classic Southern comfort and vibrant Japanese flavors. It features a rich white chocolate cake swirled with subtly bitter matcha ganache, complemented by toasted coconut and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour, sifted
- 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp (1 g) Salt
- 115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 120 ml (½ cup) Whole Milk, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract
- 200 g (7 oz) White Chocolate, finely chopped and melted
- 150 ml (⅔ cup) Heavy Cream
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Matcha Green-Tea Powder
- 100 g (3½ oz) White Chocolate, chopped for ganache
- 100 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, for frosting
- 150 g (¾ cup) Brown Sugar
- 60 ml (¼ cup) Whole Milk, for frosting
- 80 g (⅓ cup) Sweetened Shredded Coconut, toasted
- 80 g (¾ cup) Pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract, for frosting
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Layers: Cool cakes completely and level tops.
- Crumb Coat: Apply a thin frosting layer, chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Final Frosting: Apply a generous frosting layer.
- Add Second Layer: Place second layer on top and press gently.
- Decorate: Sprinkle with coconut, pecans, and matcha powder.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Toasting the coconut and pecans intensifies their flavor. Ensure cakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern/Japanese Fusion
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: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: cake,white chocolate,matcha,german chocolate,dessert,baking,pecans,coconut