White Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

White Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• For the White Chocolate Filling:
  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• For the White Chocolate Frosting:
  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• For Decoration:
  • White chocolate curls or shavings

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake Layers:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
   • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
   • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
2. Prepare the White Chocolate Filling:
   • In a heatproof bowl, combine the white chocolate, heavy cream, and butter.
   • Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until the chocolate and butter are melted and the mixture is smooth.
   • Remove from heat and let the filling cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.
3. Prepare the White Chocolate Frosting:
   • In a heatproof bowl, combine the white chocolate and heavy cream.
   • Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
   • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in the melted white chocolate mixture and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
   • Spread half of the white chocolate filling over the top.
   • Top with the second cake layer and spread the remaining filling over the top.
   • Place the third cake layer on top.
   • Frost the top and sides of the cake with the white chocolate frosting.
   • Decorate with white chocolate curls or shavings.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to set the frosting.
   • Slice and serve your beautiful white chocolate layer cake!

Enjoy your homemade white chocolate layer cake!