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
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.
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Isco Isco
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good cake.
Joy Pahan
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.
DH SULTAN
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake to take to a potluck or bake sale.
Selena standfast
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. The white chocolate ganache frosting is rich and decadent.
Sara Martin
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think it could have used some more flavor.
Imran Shafi
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
Lorik Ghosh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ryan Davis
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best cake they've ever had.
NAIMATULLAH KHAN BURIRO
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of white chocolate, but I loved this cake! The cake was moist and flavorful and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.
Md Bashir
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.
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[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Azeezat Taiwo
[email protected]I was looking for a white chocolate cake recipe that wasn't too sweet. This one was perfect! The cake was moist and fluffy and the frosting was rich and creamy without being overpowering.
Blaus Wolfe
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious. I made it for my family Christmas party and everyone loved it.
Mehedi hasan Miraj
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The white chocolate ganache frosting is to die for!
Noufal Latheef
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and delicious. I loved the white chocolate ganache frosting, it was the perfect finishing touch.