Need an awesome white cake recipe

[joannqn]

My youngest is three today. We're having a very small party tomorrow, and she wants a pink cake. I only have a chocolate cake recipe that I like. I'm hoping to not have to resort to boxed cake.

 

Does anyone have a great recipe?

[meena]

I'm not sure if cupcakes would work, but if so these Vanilla Buttermilk Cupcakes are great.

[Mommie_Jen]

This is the one I always use. From scratch and we all like it!

[Lara in Colo]

Really good, moist and tasty--not an overpowering white chocolate flavor, just makes it richer.

 

 

 

 

White Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 3 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar

• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 2/3 cups heavy cream

• 3 eggs

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

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• 3 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped

• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

• 1/4 cup butter, softened

• 4 tablespoons water

• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - (8 or 9 inch) round pans.

2. In a double boiler, over lightly simmering water, melt 3 ounces white chocolate, stirring occasionally, until melted; set aside and cool to lukewarm. In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat eggs or about 5 minutes, or until light and lemon colored. Beat in 1 teaspoon almond flavoring and melted white chocolate. Fold in whipped cream. Fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Pour batter into prepared pans.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

 

 

5. To make White Chocolate Frosting: In a large bowl, heat 3 ounces white baking chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; cool to lukewarm. In a medium bowl on medium speed, combine melted white chocolate, confectioners' sugar, butter, water and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.