Description
A stunning cake combining the sweetness of white chocolate with the bold flavor of coffee, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Beat in each egg one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Fold in the melted white chocolate chips until evenly combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Dissolve instant coffee powder in 2 tablespoons of hot water in a small bowl. Beat 1 cup of softened butter with 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth. Add coffee mixture and beat until combined for the mocha filling.
- Melt remaining white chocolate and let cool slightly. In another bowl, beat remaining butter with the remaining powdered sugar until fluffy. Add melted white chocolate and mix until smooth.
- Start by placing the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the mocha buttercream on top. Add the second layer and remainder of the mocha filling. Finish with the third layer.
- Cover the entire cake with the white chocolate frosting, smoothing the sides and top.
- Heat ½ cup of heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then cool slightly before drizzling around the cake edges.
- Pipe the remaining white chocolate frosting in decorative rosettes on top for a finish.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, consider using coconut milk. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for about a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg