The Cake Slice: White Chocolate Layer Cake

December 20, 2009 at 1:11 am | Posted in cakes & tortes, groups, layer cakes, sweet things, the cake slice | 20 Comments

white chocolate layer cake

As I type, we are in the midst of the first big winter snowstorm here in NYC…so it seems only appropriate that I share with you this white-on-white White Chocolate Layer Cake chosen by the Cake Slice Bakers this month.  I’m not super keen on white chocolate, so I probably would have bypassed this recipe if not for the group, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised.  It’s the toothachey sweetness that really bugs me about white chocolate, but for every element of white chocolate here (it’s in both the cake and the frosting), there is an element of tanginess to balance it out.  For the cake, it’s buttermilk.  For the frosting, it’s cream cheese.  The cake is moist and soft, and c’mon, let’s face it…cream cheese icing would make pretty much anything taste good…so whats not to like here?

Here’s a printable link to the recipe.  Or get your hands on a copy of Southern Cakes by Nancie McDermott.  Cruise through the list of The Cake Slice Bakers to check out all of our white chocolate cakes this month!

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  1. katie's avatar

    Cream cheese does make everything better! I wouldnt have picked this cake either but, I did like it quite a bit!

    Comment by katie— December 20, 2009 #

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  2. Sarah's avatar

    Mmm… that looks delicious. I’m a huge fan of white chocolate, and white chocolate/cream-cheese icing sounds even better!

    xox Sarah

    Comment by Sarah— December 20, 2009 #

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  3. Sonia's avatar

    Gorgeous cake!

    Comment by Sonia— December 20, 2009 #

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  4. jo's avatar

    Great job on your cake to end the year. I too am not keen on white chocolate but like you, this cake really surprised me. In fact I liked it a lot and will probably bake this again some time. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

    Comment by jo— December 20, 2009 #

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  5. Valerina's avatar

    Wow! I prefer dark chocolate myself but I can’t deny that this looks gorgeously delicious. You used a healthy amount of frosting in the layers too! 🙂

    Comment by Valerina— December 20, 2009 #

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  6. Beryl's avatar

    That looks fabulous- perfect for a white christmas! Enjoy!

    Comment by Beryl— December 20, 2009 #

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  7. Sarah, Maison Cupcake's avatar

    This cake looks so tall, I like how the edges look all smooth and neat with the sprinkles being scattered over the top. We don’t see enough white chocolate cakes!

    Comment by Sarah, Maison Cupcake— December 20, 2009 #

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  8. Allison's avatar

    I’m glad to hear this cake isn’t as sweet as last month’s (I’m a little delinquent in making it!). I hadn’t thought about how the buttermilk and cream cheese would interact with the white chocolate, but now I’m looking forward to making it. Yours looks like a wonderful Christmas cake!

    Comment by Allison— December 20, 2009 #

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  9. Pam's avatar

    Oh I love your cakes, all of them look delicious, and this one is not different, great job 🙂
    xx

    Comment by Pam— December 20, 2009 #

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  10. dawn's avatar

    Awesome cake. I loved how tender it was too.

    Comment by dawn— December 20, 2009 #

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  11. VeggieGirl's avatar

    BEAUUUUTIFUL festive cake!!

    Hang in there with the snow!!

    Wait a minute… you’re in NYC?? How did I not know this already?! 😀

    Comment by VeggieGirl— December 20, 2009 #

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  12. Julia @ Mélanger's avatar

    I am with you. Typically don’t like white chocolate cakes, and avoid them if possible. It’s nice to do something, however, and be suprised. That’s the beauty of online baker clubs!

    Comment by Julia @ Mélanger— December 20, 2009 #

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  13. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking's avatar

    WOL = “Whoaing out loud”! This looks amazing!!!

    Comment by Julie— December 21, 2009 #

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  14. katie's avatar

    Your cake looks gorgeous and very fluffy layers. Like the simpe yet stylish decoration

    Comment by katie— December 21, 2009 #

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  15. Unplanned Cooking's avatar

    Thanks for the link to the cake. I love white chocolate.

    Comment by Unplanned Cooking— December 21, 2009 #

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  16. Cakelaw's avatar

    This looks amazing! Fabulous cake.

    Comment by Cakelaw— December 22, 2009 #

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  17. Natalie's avatar

    Mmm wow this looks so a rich and delicious cake! Yum! Great job!!

    Comment by Natalie— December 24, 2009 #

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  18. Caroline's avatar

    Your cake looks beautiful! I’m not a fan of white chocolate, too but this one is good with the addition of cream cheese. Happy Holidays!

    Comment by Caroline— December 26, 2009 #

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  19. Eliana's avatar

    You’re right Steph. Cream cheese frosting does make everything taste good. It can do no evil.

    Comment by Eliana— January 7, 2010 #

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  20. Dionne's avatar

    I have the cookbook with this recipe, but I still printed it from your blog for inspiration cus your cake just looks so divine and delicious

    Comment by Dionne— November 15, 2010 #

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