Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of White Chocolate Mocha Cake, a rich and creamy dessert that beautifully combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the bold essence of espresso. This delectable cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family gathering. With its luscious white chocolate ganache and smooth espresso cream cheese frosting, this cake not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also impresses your guests with its stunning presentation. Enjoy each slice as it melts in your mouth, making it a truly unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces white baking chocolate
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso
- 12 ounces white chocolate (for ganache)
- 6 ounces heavy cream
- 16 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans with flour.
- Melt the white baking chocolate in warm milk until smooth; allow to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a mixer, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one by one and mix well.
- Stir in vanilla extract then alternate adding dry ingredients and the cooled chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before layering them with white chocolate ganache and espresso cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg