Ingredients for Cameo Cake With White Chocolate Frosting
- Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup water
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
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How to Make Cameo Cake With White Chocolate Frosting
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter.
- Add 1/2 cup water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Add 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup chopped pecans; stir to coat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the pecan mixture.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
- **White Chocolate Frosting:** Melt 12 ounces white chocolate chips in a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the melted white chocolate, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the top of one cake layer. Top with a second layer and frost again. Add the third layer.
- Frost the entire cake, including the sides.
- Use wooden picks to help stabilize the layers if needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
397g
Fat
207g
Carbs
47g
