Description
A delightful cake that combines rich chocolate flavors with creamy white chocolate, perfect for celebrations or as a satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 6–8 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dark chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
- Chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients; beat until just combined.
- Stir in hot water or coffee until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy and gradually mix in melted white chocolate.
- Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with heavy cream and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Level the cooled cakes, layer with frosting, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Optionally, decorate with dark chocolate shavings and drizzle; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better texture. Sift powdered sugar for a smoother frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, fudge cake, dessert, white chocolate, special occasions