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White Chocolate Drip Cake: A Delectable Recipe to Wow Your Guests

White Chocolate Drip Cake
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A decadent and moist vanilla cake covered in smooth white chocolate ganache, with a beautiful drip effect and optional decorative toppings.

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour (plus cooling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • For the White Chocolate Ganache:
  • 12 oz (340g) high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp light corn syrup (optional, for shine)
  • For Decoration (Optional):
  • Fresh berries
  • Edible flowers
  • Sprinkles
  • Gold leaf (for luxury finish)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 6-inch (or two 8-inch) cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3-4 mins). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake for 25-30 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean). Cool completely.
  6. Make the Ganache: Heat cream until steaming (do not boil). Pour over chopped white chocolate. Let sit 2 mins, then stir until smooth. Add corn syrup (if using). Cool to a thick but pourable consistency (~15-20 mins).
  7. Assemble: Stack cake layers with a thin layer of ganache or frosting between each. Coat the outside with a crumb coat, then chill for 15 mins.
  8. Drip Effect: Pour slightly cooled ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Use a spoon to guide drips if needed. Decorate as desired.

Notes

  • For best results, use high-quality white chocolate (not chips).
  • If ganache is too thick, warm slightly; if too thin, chill briefly.
  • Store cake in the fridge but bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

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