Description
This Snowy Bavarian Bliss Cake features fluffy white cake layers, a rich coconut-pecan frosting, and a perfect balance of sweetness. With its indulgent, golden-brown frosting and soft cake, it’s an irresistible dessert perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 package white cake mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the coconut and pecans: Remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Allow the frosting to cool slightly before spreading over the cooled cake layers.
- Assemble the cake: Spread the coconut-pecan frosting between the layers of the cake, then cover the top and sides of the cake with more frosting.
- Serve: Slice into 12 servings, serve, and enjoy this deliciously indulgent cake!
Notes
- To make this cake in advance, bake and cool the layers, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 2 days before frosting.
- If you prefer a richer, creamier frosting, you can add a little heavy cream to the frosting mixture.
- You can use a different nut like walnuts or almonds if pecans aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of the cake)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 105mg