Clara's White German Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Clara's White German Chocolate Cake

By: Sallie  
"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."

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Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 - 9 inch pans
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 552 | Total Fat: 29.1g | Cholesterol: 112mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2003 by NJB0303 
This is well worth the effort. I got lots of compliments, and loved how light it was. It's a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by A.Z. 
Flavor this gets a 5 star, recipe it's a three star, so I will give it a four. There were two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2004 by ADZEMACYN 
I made this for my husband's birthday since I don't have a homemade white cake recipe. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by smithsihp 
I was a little intimidated when I read the recipe but I was up for the challenge. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by Marian 
This is the second time I made this cake. I found the cake to be a bit on the sweet side, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2008 by WALLPAPERLADY 
I have been searching for a rich and creamy moderately dense white cake and this is it! Try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by Jennifer 
I thought this was a great recipe. I found the batter to be super thick and the cake a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by MRS. J 
I have made this cake several times and always find it to be excellent. Cakes are desserts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by JennyInTheValley 
I love this recipe. It is now the only one I use for birthday cakes. I also use dark chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by LadyTimberWolf Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Excellent consistency and texture. This is the most delicious "from scratch" cake that I have... MORE

 
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