Cameo Cake With White Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Name: Cameo Cake With White Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter; 3/4 cup water; 4 ounces white chocolate, broken into pieces; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 cup pecans, chopped toasted; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; INGREDIENTS FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING; 4 ounces white chocolate; 11 ounces cream cheese, softened; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
3/4 cup water
4 ounces white chocolate, broken into pieces
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup pecans, chopped toasted
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
INGREDIENTS FOR WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
4 ounces white chocolate
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add chocolate, stirring until it melts. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Set aside. Combine 1/2 cup flour and pecans, stirring to coat. Set aside. Combine remaining 3 cups flour, sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Fold in pecan mixture. (Batter will be thin.) Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Let cool completely on wire racks.
2
White Chocolate Frosting: Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually add chocolate, mixing constantly, until blended. Slowly mix in powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla. Mix until blended.
3
Spread frosting on tops of two layers then stack layers on a serving plate. Use wooden picks to stabilize the two layers. Add third layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

3256

kcal

Calories

227

Fat

282

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE, 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, 3/4 cup water, 4 ounces white chocolate, broken into pieces, and more.

Yes, Cameo Cake With White Chocolate Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cameo Cake With White Chocolate Frosting

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