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White Chocolate Cream Cake

SUBMITTED BY: MCLISA PHOTO BY: Zoe

"The cake layers are made with white chocolate and whipped cream and flavored with almond extract. The frosting is a white chocolate buttercream. For an exquisite change of pace, substitute raspberry wine cooler for the water in the frosting."
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min
Original recipe yield 2 - (8 or 9 inch) pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
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  • 3 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - (8 or 9 inch) round pans.
  2. In a double boiler, over lightly simmering water, melt 3 ounces white chocolate, stirring occasionally, until melted; set aside and cool to lukewarm. In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs or about 5 minutes, or until light and lemon colored. Beat in 1 teaspoon almond flavoring and melted white chocolate. Fold in whipped cream. Fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  5. To make White Chocolate Frosting: In a large bowl, heat 3 ounces white baking chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; cool to lukewarm. In a medium bowl on medium speed, combine melted white chocolate, confectioners' sugar, butter, water and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by crystalbowl
This cake turned out delicious despite my mess ups. My mom said it taste like it came from a... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by ConnieLynnC
This recipe was easy to follow-inexpensive-and turned out wonderful! It will be a cake recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by LIONLOVER67
I was very disappointed with this cake. Although it tasted good, I expected a light and fluffy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by vickie
A wonderful cake. I changes a few things though i used 1/2 tesp of almond in the cake and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by LADYLADYBUG2004
I made this cake for my birthday. Because I had so many guests,I scaled the recipe up to 12... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by brandi
I love this recipe! I have used it so many times for a bottom layer on many wedding cakes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by Sarah M.
The cake's taste was fabulous-- like a very sweet sponge cake. However, with a white... MORE
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Reviewed on May 29, 2005 by MARIO1
My friend found this recipe and asked me to make it for her birthday. As I was making it, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2007 by Saati
Far too many calories for my liking, but it's really delicious and fairly easy to make. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by Wendy