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White Chocolate Cake

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10
Calories: 443.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 3/4 pound White chocolate 3/4 C boiling water 1 c butter softened 7 X
Directions
  1. 1
    Grease and flour one 6-inch, one 8-inch, and one 12-inch round cake pans, then set aside.
  2. 2
    Combine white chocolate and boiling water, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted; set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
  3. 3
    Cream the softened butter in a large bowl; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended.
  4. 4
    Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. 5
    Stir in the cooled white chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
  6. 6
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. 7
    Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk to the chocolate mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  8. 8
    Mix after each addition until just combined.
  9. 9
    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.
  10. 10
    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.
  11. 11
    Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes; then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
  12. 12
    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.

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