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White Chocolate Mocha Cake

White Chocolate Mocha Cake
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Indulge your senses with this delightful White Chocolate Mocha Cake, a dessert that beautifully marries the rich flavors of creamy white chocolate and robust espresso. Each slice offers a moist, fluffy texture complemented by a luscious espresso cream cheese frosting, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply as a sweet escape from your busy week, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert. So grab your apron and get ready to bake up some magic!

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon instant espresso or 1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons instant coffee
  • 12 oz. White Chocolate for frosting
  • 6 oz Heavy Cream
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 16 oz packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon espresso granules dissolved in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting
  • 6 to 6 1/2 cups powdered sugar for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Melt white chocolate in warm milk until smooth; cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  4. Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and the milk/chocolate mixture alternately until just combined.
  6. Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For frosting, melt white chocolate with heavy cream; beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and dissolved espresso.
  8. Assemble by layering cakes with frosting in between and covering the entire cake with remaining frosting.

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