Description
A stunning layered cake featuring rich white and dark chocolate for a delightful mix of flavors, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces white chocolate bar, shaved or chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat with a mixer until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the white chocolate filling, heat 2 cups of heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped white chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until chilled and firm.
- For the dark chocolate ganache, heat another cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in the butter until it melts completely. Let the ganache cool to a spreadable consistency.
- To assemble the cake, place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Top with half of the chilled white chocolate filling, spreading it evenly. Drizzle half of the dark chocolate ganache over the filling.
- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with the remaining filling and ganache.
- Top with the third cake layer. Use the leftover white chocolate filling and dark chocolate ganache to frost the sides and top of the cake. Garnish with shaved white chocolate.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Chill the white chocolate filling for optimal spreading consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, dessert, celebration, layer cake