Description
Heavenly white chocolate cake melts with tropical pineapple sweetness, creating a luxurious dessert sensation. Delicate layers invite pure indulgence, promising a memorable slice of paradise that delights passionate bakers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Components:
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Pineapple Filling Components:
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
Frosting Components:
- 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing two 9-inch cake pans with a light grease coating and dusting of flour, ensuring easy cake removal.
- Create a delicate dry mixture by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl, setting this foundation aside for later incorporation.
- Develop a creamy base by thoroughly blending butter, oil, and sugar until achieving a soft, airy texture that appears light and voluminous.
- Introduce eggs individually into the creamy mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to ensure complete integration and a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, stirring gently to distribute the aromatic essence throughout the mixture.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk, maintaining a careful mixing technique to preserve the batter’s delicate structure.
- Gently fold in melted white chocolate, stirring just until combined to prevent overmixing and maintain the cake’s tender crumb.
- Distribute the batter evenly between prepared pans, creating smooth, level surfaces for uniform baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring for a golden exterior and checking doneness with a toothpick that emerges clean when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling before further preparation.
Notes
- Melt white chocolate gently using a double boiler to prevent scorching and ensure smooth incorporation into the cake batter.
- Select high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for richer flavor and better melting consistency.
- Allow ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter to reach room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more uniform cake texture.
- Enhance pineapple filling by draining canned pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making cake layers soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg