Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare three 8x2 inch cake pans by greasing them with softened butter, then dusting with flour.
- In a medium saucepan, gently heat the milk over low heat and add the white baking chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and cooled white chocolate mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.
Espresso Mixture
- Dissolve the instant espresso and granulated sugar in boiling water until smooth and cool completely.
Ganache
- Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then stir in the chopped white chocolate until smooth.
Frosting
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and cooled espresso, then gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
Assembly
- Brush the tops of the cooled layers with the espresso mixture and layer with ganache, stacking the cake.
- Frost the outer layer with the espresso cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill the ganache if it's too soft before spreading. Customize flavors as desired.