This white chocolate layer cake with a decadent white chocolate icing is a beautiful, delicious addition to any party.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
712 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
Step 2
Place chopped white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Cream sugar and butter together using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add 4 egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and melted chocolate.
Step 4
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Blend into butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
Step 5
Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff; fold into batter. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each layer comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Step 7
Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Cover with some frosting and another cake layer. Repeat once more. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining icing.
Step 8
Combine melted white chocolate, confectioners' sugar, hot water, butter, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl; beat into a smooth icing using an electric mixer.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup buttermilk
2 egg yolks
4 eggs, separated
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 pinches salt
4 tablespoons hot water
4 ounces white chocolate, broken into small pieces
