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Strawberry Swirled White Chocolate Cake

A delightful cake swirled with strawberry jam and rich white chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use unsalted butter to control salt levels.
  • 1 3/4 cups 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup melted white chocolate Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor.
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup strawberry jam or fresh strawberry puree
  • Fresh strawberries Fresh strawberries, for decoration
For the frosting
  • 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
  • White chocolate shavings White chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl for a lump-free mixture.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the flour and milk to the butter mixture, starting and finishing with the flour.
  6. Fold in the melted white chocolate.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Dollop the strawberry jam atop the batter and use a knife to swirl it throughout.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center.
  3. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. Whip up the frosting by beating softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and blend in the melted white chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
  2. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the entire cake.
  3. Decorate with fresh strawberries and white chocolate shavings.

Notes

Save time by melting the white chocolate while the cake bakes. A common mistake is overmixing the batter, so mix just until combined.