WHITE CHOCOLATE-COCONUT LAYER CAKE

White Chocolate-Coconut Layer Cake image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed and finely chopped
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped, toasted
FROSTING:
6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped, toasted

Steps:

Line three 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., In a small bowl, melt chocolate; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Sift flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Pat peaches dry with paper towels. Fold peaches, chocolate and macadamia nuts into batter. Divide among prepared pans., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate with cream; cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, beat butter and extract until fluffy; add cooled chocolate mixture. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar., Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with coconut and macadamia nuts.

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