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White Chocolate Mocha Cake

White Chocolate Mocha Cake

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Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this White Chocolate Mocha Cake, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. This cake boasts soft, moist layers infused with rich espresso and enveloped in a silky white chocolate ganache. Topped with creamy espresso cream cheese frosting, it’s an elegant treat that will impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings at home. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, anniversary, or simply a weekend delight, this cake is sure to be the star of the show.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate (113.5g)
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour (285g)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (10g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (170g)
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar (300g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (8g)
  • 1 1/3 cup milk (314g)
  • 1 Tablespoon instant espresso or 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons instant coffee (4g)
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar (12g)
  • 1/4 cup boiling water (60g)
  • 12 oz. White Chocolate
  • 6 oz Heavy Cream
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (226g)
  • 16 oz packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon espresso granules dissolved in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (6g)
  • 6 to 6 1/2 cups powdered sugar (690g-747g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare three 8×2 inch pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. Melt white chocolate in warm milk until smooth and let cool.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then incorporate eggs and vanilla.
  5. Alternately add the dry mixture and milk/chocolate mixture to the creamed butter until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool completely before frosting with espresso cream cheese frosting.

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