Description
A decadent and moist vanilla cake covered in smooth white chocolate ganache, with a beautiful drip effect and optional decorative toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 6-inch (or two 8-inch) cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3-4 mins). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake for 25-30 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean). Cool completely.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg