Clara's White German Chocolate Cake

This recipe was given to me by a dear friend, Clara, one of the best cooks I know. Decorate with Cream Cheese Frosting, or omit the coconut and pecans and decorate with German Chocolate Cake Frosting.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 546 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 egg whites
• 4 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 ½ cups sifted cake flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Divide batter into prepared pans.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the yolks one at a time, then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the nuts and coconut.