White Chocolate Orange Cake
Brighten your dessert table with this luscious White Chocolate Orange Cake, a delightful fusion of creamy white chocolate and vibrant citrus flavor. This crowd-pleasing masterpiece features tender, moist layers infused with fresh orange zest and juice, folded with melted white chocolate for a decadent touch. Every bite is perfectly balanced with the tangy sweetness of the velvety cream cheese frosting, accented by a hint of orange. Topped with optional garnishes like orange slices or white chocolate shavings, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for celebrations or as a show-stopping centerpiece, this easy-to-make recipe is your go-to for a spectacular dessert that wows every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 0.5 cups fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 0.5 cups white chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the orange juice and milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the melted and cooled white chocolate, followed by the white chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the surfaces with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, beat the cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and orange juice, and mix until well combined.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
Decorate as desired (e.g., with additional orange zest, white chocolate shavings, or orange slices).
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
Serve and enjoy your White Chocolate Orange Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 414.4 g | 531% | |
| Saturated Fat | 252.8 g | 1264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1513 mg | 504% | |
| Sodium | 3302 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 850.2 g | 309% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 636.8 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 1019 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2102 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
