Description
Layers of indulgence merge in this white chocolate pecan layer cake, blending Southern charm with luxurious sweetness. Pecan-studded sponge and silky white chocolate frosting create a dessert that whispers comfort and celebration for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) sugar
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 grams) white chocolate chips
Mix-In Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth creamy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually combine flour and milk into the batter, alternating between the two ingredients and beginning and concluding with flour for optimal consistency.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips and chopped pecans into the cake batter, ensuring even dispersion of ingredients throughout the mixture.
- Evenly distribute the prepared batter between the greased cake pans, using a spatula to smooth the surfaces.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cakes are fully baked.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks.
- Once completely cooled to room temperature, apply cream cheese frosting between layers and over the entire cake surface.
Notes
- Toasting pecans beforehand intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the cake layers.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to maintain the cake’s tender texture.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother mixing and a more uniform cake batter, preventing lumps and creating a lighter, more even crumb.
- Chilling the cake layers before frosting helps prevent crumbs from mixing into the cream cheese frosting, resulting in a cleaner, more professional-looking finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg