This decadent White Chocolate Cake is a showstopper dessert that combines the creamy richness of white chocolate with the tender crumb of a classic butter cake. By melting white chocolate with boiling water and folding it into a buttery batter, you achieve a uniquely moist texture and a subtle, sweet flavor profile that isn’t overly cloying. The recipe calls for baking the batter in three different sized pans, creating a beautiful tiered effect perfect for celebrations, birthdays, or holiday gatherings. It is simple enough for home bakers yet elegant enough for special occasions, offering a sophisticated treat that pairs beautifully with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a fresh fruit compote.
White Chocolate Cake
Description
This decadent White Chocolate Cake is a showstopper dessert that combines the creamy richness of white chocolate with the tender crumb of a classic butter cake. By melting white chocolate with boiling water and folding it into a buttery batter, you achieve a uniquely moist texture and a subtle, sweet flavor profile that isn't overly cloying. The recipe calls for baking the batter in three different sized pans, creating a beautiful tiered effect perfect for celebrations, birthdays, or holiday gatherings. It is simple enough for home bakers yet elegant enough for special occasions, offering a sophisticated treat that pairs beautifully with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a fresh fruit compote.Ingredients
Directions
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Grease and flour one 6-inch, one 8-inch, and one 12-inch round cake pans, then set aside.
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Combine white chocolate and boiling water, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted; set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
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Cream the softened butter in a large bowl; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Stir in the cooled white chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk to the chocolate mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
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Mix after each addition until just combined.
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Spoon 1 3/4 cups batter into the 6-inch pan, 3 1/2 cups batter into the 8-inch pan, and the remaining batter into the 12-inch pan.
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Bake at 300 degrees F (149&# 194;°C) for 45 to 50 minutes for the 6-inch layer, 50 to 55 minutes for the 8-inch layer, and 1 hour for the 12-inch layer, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes; then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
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Brush excess crumbs from the cooled cakes before serving or frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 443.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.5g40%
- Saturated Fat 16.2g81%
- Cholesterol 11.1mg4%
- Sodium 28.1mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 50.2g17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 48.5g
- Protein 4.9g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.