Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this White Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake! With soft, buttery cake layers studded with pecans and white chocolate, whipped cream frosting, and a luscious white chocolate ganache, this dessert is a celebration of decadence and elegance. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or when you just want to treat yourself!
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 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
For the Whipped Frosting:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the White Chocolate Ganache:
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layers:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake and Cool:
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Whipped Frosting:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Make the White Chocolate Ganache:
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Cool the ganache until it’s a pourable consistency.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread an even layer of whipped frosting over the top, then drizzle with ganache.
- Repeat with the second and third cake layers, spreading frosting and drizzling ganache between each layer.
- Cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped frosting, smoothing it with a spatula.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Drizzle the remaining ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top as a garnish.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American