WHITE CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY CAKE

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At our house, we always bake a birthday cake for Baby Jesus on Christmas Eve. The delicious tradition helps remind us all of the true meaning of the season that we are celebrating.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 eggs, separated
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition; set aside. Gradually stir buttermilk into white chocolate; add vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with chocolate mixture, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, a tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in pecans and coconut. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 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, beat butter, sugar, vanilla and 3 tablespoons milk at low speed in a large bowl until moistened. Beat on medium for 1-1/2 minutes, adding additional milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773 calories, Fat 41g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Atika Akter
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I don't have all of the ingredients for this recipe. Maybe I can substitute something else.


Usama Abdunaswir
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This recipe seems a bit complicated. I'm not sure I'm up to the challenge.


Azazul vo
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never cooked with white chocolate before.


Itz Nature
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This cake looks a bit too sweet for me, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Umar Usman Hassan
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I'm not a big fan of white chocolate, but this recipe might change my mind.


Mairaj Ali Ghafoori
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This recipe looks so good. I'll have to try it soon.


Calantoc Jerusa
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Ibe Chiamaka
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This cake was amazing! I highly recommend it.


Narges Mondol
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I had some trouble getting the ganache to set, but the cake was still delicious.


Adil LAghari
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Mohamed Rady
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Keyaira Williams
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This cake was delicious! The white chocolate ganache was the perfect complement to the moist cake. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Krizzy Kidd
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and the adults couldn't get enough of it. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Tommy Johnson
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The ganache was a bit tricky to work with, but it was worth the effort. The cake was a big hit with my family and friends.


Ale_ gacha_official
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I'm not usually a fan of white chocolate, but this cake changed my mind. It was so delicious and decadent, and the ganache was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


samiulazim 36
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This cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the white chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.