Clara's White German Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 4 , 1 ounce
• 2.5 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 4 eggs whites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the yolks one at a time, then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the nuts and coconut.

3. 3

   In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Divide batter into prepared pans.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.