Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl for a lump-free mixture.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the flour and milk to the butter mixture, starting and finishing with the flour.
- Fold in the melted white chocolate.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Dollop the strawberry jam atop the batter and use a knife to swirl it throughout.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
