Description
Sweet strawberry swirls dance through this heavenly white chocolate cake, creating a romantic dessert perfect for special moments. Creamy layers blend rich white chocolate with fresh strawberry essence, promising delightful indulgence for passionate bakers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh strawberry puree
- 1/2 cup (85 g) white chocolate, melted
Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and preparing a 9-inch cake pan with gentle greasing and flour dusting.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – in a medium mixing vessel, whisking thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, transform butter and sugar into a cloud-like, aerated mixture by vigorous creaming, then incorporate eggs individually, followed by vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Methodically integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to maintain smooth batter consistency, then fold in the delicately melted white chocolate.
- Transfer half the batter into the prepared cake pan, strategically placing strawberry puree dollops across the surface and creating elegant swirling patterns using a knife’s precise movement.
- Gently layer the remaining batter over the initial swirled layer, repeating the strawberry puree dolloping and swirling technique to create mesmerizing visual and flavor dimensions.
- Position the cake pan in the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a toothpick which should emerge clean when the cake reaches perfect baking point.
- After removing from the oven, allow the cake to cool completely, ensuring structural integrity and optimal flavor development before serving.
Notes
- Adjust strawberry puree consistency by straining seeds for a smoother swirl effect.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and better cake texture.
- Fold melted white chocolate gently to prevent overmixing and maintain cake’s delicate structure.
- For gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 139 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg