Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup white sugar, divided 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, divided 8 ounces white chocolate (at least 70% cacao), chopped into small pieces (I used a food processor) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add in sugar; mix until well combined. In a separate bowl or bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time; mix well after each addition. Mix in 1 cup white sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; mix until well combined. Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to the batter. Stir in chopped chocolate pieces until evenly distributed. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm (I served mine with whipped cream). Enjoy!
Easter Cake (White Chocolate Coconut Cake Recipe)
This two layer cake is super impressive but so easy to make! White cake is filled with chocolate syrup, coated with a white chocolate vanilla frosting and topped with coconut flakes and mini eggs. What’s not to love? It makes for a wonderful centerpiece for your Easter celebrations.
How to Make Coconut Easter Cake with White Chocolate
Make the cake mix as directed and place into two pans. Bake and let cool. Make the frosting by melting together the white chocolate, butter, milk, and vanilla. Set aside. Mix together the coconut and powdered sugar and combine with the frosting. Melt together the white chocolate and water. Brush the white chocolate syrup on each layer. Frost the cake. Top with coconut flakes, chocolate chips and mini eggs.
More Easy Cake Recipes to Try
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This white chocolate coconut cake is perfect for Easter, but you can easily swap out the mini egg topping for any other decorations to suit any occasion. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
