"I made this amazing cake for our annual Christmas dinner several years ago, and it quickly became a family favorite." Anna Knauer - Robesonia, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted. Cool for 20 minutes. Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the applesauce, extract and reserved chocolate mixture (batter will appear curdled). Combine the flours, baking powder and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans and coconut., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and chocolate until blended. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Berti Lika
[email protected]This is my new favorite Christmas cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Naila Swaibu
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.
MEUSr
[email protected]This cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It's so delicious and everyone loved it.
Md Nahid hossen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I still enjoyed this cake. The white chocolate frosting is amazing.
Stefanie Maddox
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Sowkot Ahmed
[email protected]I'm new to baking, and this cake was a great place to start. It was easy to follow the instructions and the cake turned out great.
Mostafa Balkak
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any white chocolate lover.
Wilbur Bell
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted delicious.
Genalyn Mather
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.
Alex Kawesi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I love the festive look of the red and green sprinkles.
Baber editx
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of white chocolate, but this cake changed my mind. The combination of the white chocolate and the tangy cranberries was amazing.
ahmad shawki
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my Christmas party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again next year.