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Strawberry Swirled White Chocolate Cake

A delightful cake combining rich white chocolate and fresh strawberries, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use quality unsalted butter for better control of salt.
  • 1.75 cups 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup melted white chocolate Quality white chocolate enhances flavor.
  • 0.75 cup 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup strawberry jam or fresh strawberry puree Fresh strawberries enhance flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries, for garnishing
  • 1 cup 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • White chocolate shavings For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Mixing
  1. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture for smooth consistency.
  2. Fold in the melted white chocolate until well combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Dollop strawberry jam onto the surface and use a knife or skewer to create swirls.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes. The cake should spring back upon touch, and a toothpick should come out clean.
  3. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. Whip softened butter until creamy for the frosting. Gradually add powdered sugar and melted white chocolate, mixing at low speed. Then add heavy cream and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  2. Once the cakes are cooled, place the first layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting generously, then top with the second layer.
  3. Frost the entire cake smoothly and garnish with fresh strawberries and white chocolate shavings for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

Use store-bought strawberry jam to save time. Don't overmix the batter after adding the flour; mix just until combined. Add a hint of lemon zest to the batter for a fresh citrus twist.