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White Chocolate Mocha Cake

White Chocolate Mocha Cake

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Looking for a show-stopping dessert that combines the rich flavors of coffee and creamy white chocolate? This White Chocolate Mocha Cake is the perfect choice! With its moist layers brushed with espresso, luscious ganache filling, and a delightful espresso frosting, this cake has been a family favorite for years. It’s ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply indulging after a long day. Surprisingly easy to make, it will have your friends and family asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cup milk
  • 12 oz. white chocolate chips (for ganache)
  • 6 oz heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 16 oz cream cheese (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease three 8-inch round pans.
  2. Melt the white chocolate in warm milk until smooth and let cool.
  3. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until light; add eggs one at a time and vanilla.
  5. Alternately mix in dry ingredients and cooled chocolate mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool layers completely before frosting with the ganache and espresso-flavored frosting.

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