Description
Indulge in the decadence of our White Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake, a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. This exquisite cake features soft and moist layers enriched with white chocolate chips and crunchy pecans, all enveloped in a fluffy whipped cream frosting. Each slice is elegantly topped with a silky white chocolate ganache and garnished with chopped pecans, making it not only delicious but also visually stunning. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or a holiday gathering, this cake will be the centerpiece that leaves your guests in awe of its rich flavors and fabulous presentation. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this delightful treat that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- For Frosting: 2 cups heavy cream, ½ cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Garnish: ½ cup white chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with whole milk until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Divide batter among the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with confectioners' sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form for frosting.
- Layer cakes with frosting in between and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting. Drizzle with white chocolate ganache and garnish with pecans.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For additional flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon to the batter. To customize, replace pecans with walnuts or hazelnuts as desired. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.