White Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: White Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter; 4 ounces white baking bar, chopped; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon rum extract; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup toasted chopped pecans; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; white chocolate frosting; toasted coconut (optional); pecan halves (optional); White Chocolate Frosting; 4 ounces white baking bar, melted; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 6 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter
4 ounces white baking bar, chopped
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup toasted chopped pecans
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
white chocolate frosting
toasted coconut (optional)
pecan halves (optional)
White Chocolate Frosting
4 ounces white baking bar, melted
1/2 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 cups powdered sugar

1
Grease and lightly flour 3 9-inch round baking pans; set aside. Bring butter and 3/4 cup water to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add baking bar; stir until melted. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, and rum extract; set aside. Combine 1/2 cup of the flour and the chopped pecans; set aside.
2
In an extra-large mixing bowl combine the remaining flour, the sugar, the 1/2 cup coconut, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir in butter mixture. Fold in flour-pecan mixture. Divide evenly into prepared pans. Bake in a 350 F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on racks.
3
To assemble, place a cake layer on a platter. Spread top with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat with another cake layer and 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting. If desired, garnish with toasted coconut and pecan halves.
4
White Chocolate Frosting: In a large mixing bowl beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until combined. Beat in melted baking bar. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

3465

kcal

Calories

211

Fat

382

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter, 4 ounces white baking bar, chopped, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 4 eggs, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, White Christmas Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

White Christmas Cake

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