Decadent White Chocolate Cake
Indulge in this rich and velvety white chocolate cake, perfect for any celebration. With its soft, moist texture and creamy white chocolate frosting, this cake is a dream for dessert lovers.
Equipment
- Cake pans (2x 8-inch)
- Mixing bowls
- spatula
- whisk,
Ingrediënten
Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 150 g white chocolate melted
Frosting:
- 200 g white chocolate melted
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the melted white chocolate.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting:
- Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar.
- Mix in the melted white chocolate, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are fully cooled, frost the layers and decorate as desired.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Garnish with white chocolate shavings and fresh berries for an elegant touch.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a sweet dessert wine like Riesling or a creamy vanilla liqueur.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 58 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 40 g | Salt: 0.4 g