Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 cup white chocolate chips (melted and slightly cooled)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
¾ cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Mix until smooth.
Divide into pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add melted white chocolate and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream until fluffy. Stir in coconut and pecans if using.
Assemble layers with frosting in between and all around.
Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use toasted pecans and fresh coconut for the best flavor. Chill cake slightly before slicing for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg