White Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Layers of vanilla sponge are filled and frosted with a white chocolate buttercream, then finished with fresh strawberries for a cake that's as pretty as it is easy to pull off. Allow around 90 minutes from start to finish, including cooling time before assembly.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted for a lighter texture
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 pounds unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best results
- 0.25 pints whole milk at room temperature
Frosting
- 0.37 pounds white chocolate high quality, finely chopped
- 0.5 pounds cream cheese softened
- 0.25 pounds unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted to remove lumps
Decoration
- 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sifting ensures a smooth batter and a tender cake crumb.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes on medium speed using a mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water or microwave on low, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth. Add the melted white chocolate and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, continuing to mix until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top, then arrange a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat with the second layer.
- Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish with a few whole strawberries for a vibrant finish.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, try roasting the strawberries lightly before layering them on the cake. The roasting process caramelizes the natural sugars and intensifies their sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 774kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 7gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 344mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 2gSugar: 72gVitamin A: 1125IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg
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