White Chocolate Strawberry Torte
Indulge in the luscious elegance of this White Chocolate Strawberry Torte, a show-stopping dessert that combines layers of fluffy, tender cake with luxurious white chocolate ganache and fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfectly balanced between rich and fruity, this torte is crowned with a dusting of powdered sugar and optional mint leaves for a picture-perfect finish. The light yet decadent layers make this dessert ideal for celebrations or as a sweet centerpiece for any gathering. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, this torte delivers gourmet flavor with homemade charm. Treat your family and friends to a slice of pure indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 4 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the white chocolate ganache. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
Remove the cream from heat and pour it over the white chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until thickened, about 30 minutes.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of the ganache over the top, then arrange half of the sliced strawberries in an even layer.
Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with ganache and the remaining strawberries.
Dust the top of the torte with powdered sugar and garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
Chill the torte in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your White Chocolate Strawberry Torte!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 304.8 g | 391% | |
| Saturated Fat | 188.0 g | 940% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1131 mg | 377% | |
| Sodium | 1985 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 602.1 g | 219% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 429.0 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 937 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2463 mg | 52% | |
*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.
