White Christmas Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 ounces chopped white candy coating or white baking chips
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• OPTIONAL DECORATIONS:
• Melted white candy coating or white baking chips
• Red Sixlets candies and sprinkles