Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of White Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake, a luscious dessert that combines moist layers infused with rich white chocolate and crunchy pecans. Topped with a fluffy whipped cream frosting and drizzled with decadent white chocolate ganache, this cake is perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons at home. Its delightful combination of flavors and textures makes it a standout treat for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 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
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one by one followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk until combined. Fold in white chocolate chips and pecans.
- Divide batter among pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped cream mixture and drizzling with ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg