Description
A nostalgic dessert featuring layers of white chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherry filling, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- 1 pinch kosher salt (for whipped cream)
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 4 ounces white chocolate bar, made into curls
- Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and nonstick spray.
- Mix together cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy, then add vanilla and almond extract.
- Add egg whites one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Bake the cake layers for 22-24 minutes, then cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare whipped cream by chilling your bowl and whisk, then beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, whipping until soft and then stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla and salt.
- Assemble the cake with layers of whipped cream and cherry filling, frosting the top and sides, then garnish.
Notes
Ensure all dairy products are at room temperature for best results. You can use almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg